Burberry Sales Associate

About Burberry

Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Meet and strive to exceed individual and store sales goals by executing retail-led growth strategies, leveraging the franchise, supporting operational excellence and developing all department categories.
• Deliver the Burberry Experience in every interaction, develop new customers and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Follow training guidelines and standards to reflect Burberry’s luxury brand standards and image.
• Meet individual sales goals while demonstrating Burberry Behaviours; provide excellent customer service and selling skills, show motivation to succeed, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Build customer loyalty through active client development and follow-through; maintain an up-to-date, detailed client book.
• Complete Cultivate activities, including courtesy and relationship emails, inviting customers back to shop, reactivation and capture compliance.
• Follow company policies and procedures and use visual techniques to maintain Burberry’s visual standards.
• Understand and execute monthly floorsets; place or hang back items while working, replenish merchandise after sales, fold and place merchandise on the correct hanger with tissue paper, and ensure tickets are placed inside items and hidden from customers.
• Arrive on the selling floor ready at the start of each shift and ensure it is ready for customers; replenish and prepare the floor for the next day at shift end.
• Remain active and engaged on the selling floor throughout the day, return or hang back items as work progresses, replenish sold merchandise and maintain clean fitting rooms.
• Assist with markdowns and the bi-annual inventory process; participate in and achieve pre-sale goals and take part in store contests.
• Help maintain an organized stockroom and ensure pulled stock is put away in an orderly manner.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for clear, effective communication with management and staff.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and take responsibility for own actions.
• Results-driven and flexible in adapting to change.
• Relevant interest in fashion or design.
• Advanced knowledge of POS and store systems.
• At least 1 year of sales experience, preferably in luxury retail.
• Proven experience driving sales and meeting sales targets.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong clienteling background.

Skills

Experience

At least 1 year of sales experience, preferably in luxury retail.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 20 to CAD 23 per hour.

Benefits

The total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentive packages, and company-sponsored benefit programs.

Culture

Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.

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