Personal Shopper 37.5 hours (Exchange)

Job Introduction

Selfridges offers an unrivalled shopping experience with products ranging from high street to high end. Whatever it is our customers are looking for, it will be up to you to ensure they enjoy an exceptional level of service that keeps them coming back for more.

You will do much more than just meet expectations. Instead, you’ll provide a bespoke service to customers from all over the world, while you take enormous pride in maintaining our high standards, driving sales and hitting targets. Our customers expect impeccable service delivered by people with a genuine passion for a range of brands 

You will think of Selfridges as your own business and grow your client book within our store, creating an exciting, luxury hub of styling and shopping. You will be experienced in servicing an affluent client base, paying particular attention to their fashion needs, as well as becoming a lifestyle guru. Being proactive and driven you will be one step ahead in the fashion world, networking in our store to raise your profile in this competitive environment. To do this you must be flexible, seizing opportunities to gain new clients in areas such as marketing/fashion events inside and out of Selfridges.

But above all things, you will give an exceptional and extraordinary service by surprising our customers, telling stories about products, sharing the latest fashion tips and be a driving force for our department store.

Role Responsibility

Experience in luxury retail will have sharpened your ability to understand customers and client’s needs. We are looking for someone who has passion for brands and styling and who understands teamwork. If you have experience working as a Personal shopper with a strong clientele, then you could soon be building your career with one of the world’s most famous retailers.

As a Personal Shopping Consultant, you will:

• Positively interact with potential and existing clients. Answering queries and providing guidance on our services, enabling customers to choose the most suitable option for them, whether that’s Personal Shopping, Elfridges or a Stylist appointment.
• Continue to deliver our unique service by maintaining customer care. Responding to client enquiries, booking and following up on deliveries and client alterations to name a few.
• Responsible for prepping the client rooms, you will maintain housekeeping standards, from returning stock from previous consultations and laying out product options for the next client, to having refreshments ready for their arrival.
• Work confidently and collaboratively with various departments, from the wider personal shopping team, various departments and divisions, to Fashion Workroom, you strive to deliver exceptional service and standards.
• Stay ahead of the latest trends by taking every opportunity to expand your product knowledge, and being aware of competitor activity

The Ideal Candidate

How you’ll do it… you will be:

• Collaborative. Supporting the wider Personal Shopping team, you will help to deliver exceptional service to our customers seeking a unique experience.
• A proud shopkeeper. You understand there are various elements of your role. From maintaining a clean and tidy environment, helping with cashing up and supporting the wider team when needed, you will be flexible in your role.
• Detail orientated. You notice even the smallest details to ensure an excellent experience and luxury environment for our customers.
• Well informed. You are aware of store events services that may appeal to the Personal Shopping clients.
• A great communicator. You will adapt your style and service to suit customer needs and preference. Genuinely connecting with your customers while guiding them on the services and support that best suit their needs.
• Known to be a sales and service expert.
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

About the Company

Our Creative Spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our Awards Cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.

Our Future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

Everyone is welcome

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working culture, and we see this as key to our success and our working culture. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome - irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all. We are diverse, we are inclusive, we are Selfridges.

The Fun Stuff  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Pension contributions  
• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 
• Up to five paid volunteering days
• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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