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This position is a part-time, structured as a on-site role.

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Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor.

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Sales Assistant 32hrs (6mt FTC May - Oct)

Universal Music Group

Found 2 weeks ago

Location

London, United Kingdom

Time

Part-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

Not disclosed

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

2 weeks ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

EPOS systems
cash handling
stock management

Soft Skills

Help and advise customers
Drive sales
customer satisfaction
engaging interactions
Passion for music
visual merchandising skills
customer-facing retail experience
Communication

Job Description

Abbey Road Studios is a market leader with a global reputation and is no doubt the most famous recording studio complex in the world. The Studios are a pilgrimage for music fans globally and a major tourist attraction in the capital. The Abbey Road gift shop gives visitors an idea of what it is like inside the actual studios, and sells a range of high quality merchandise from Vinyl LPs and Beatles memorabilia to Abbey Road Studios’ own product range. The Sales Assistant role is a tremendous opportunity to join this world-renowned organisation and play a key role in promoting this iconic brand. It also offers the music lover the opportunity to curate the whole customer experience and provide international fans and pilgrims with a unique insight into the studio’s, past, present and future.

Requirements

Help and advise customers to select products from within the range to suit their needs.
Drive sales by highlighting the features and benefits of products on sale within the store.
Seek to add on and link sales, increasing ATV by highlighting combinations and options within the product range.
Meeting daily, weekly & monthly sales targets.
Demonstrate real passion for the studios, communicating in depth knowledge of the studios’ past, present and future and how this relates to the retail offer.
Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and promote online offerings through engaging interactions and effectively communicating the benefits of our digital platforms.
Ensure retail spaces are always presented & merchandised to a high standard.
Maintaining clearly defined standards with an understanding of how they reflect the brand and commercial strategy for sales growth.
Monitoring & evaluating sales against varying visual merchandising, POS, layout and shop arrangements in order to maximise profit.
Keep the shop floor clean, organised, and presentable at all times.
Support daily opening, closing, and reporting procedures.
Help coordinate store displays and special promotions.
Process cash and card transactions using the EPOS system, in accordance with the cash handling procedures.
Ensure timely restocking of merchandise on the shop floor.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs.
Help to receive, process and price store inventory. Inspect deliveries for accuracy and quality.
Liaise with the stockroom team to ensure stock deliveries are processed promptly, stored methodically and delivered to the shop as necessary.
Awareness & compliance with all relevant Trading Standards requirements.
Compliance with health & safety regulations and procedures as they relate to the shop (and associated areas) at all times.
Assist in the evacuation of the shop in the event of a fire, security alert or other emergency in accordance with stated procedures.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of emergency procedures.
Always maintaining vigilance to ensure the safety & security of property (the building, cash and stock), staff and the public.
Occasionally undertake necessary ad hoc duties that are appropriate to the role
Passionate about music and Abbey Road’s history and heritage
A strong track record in fast paced retail – especially achieving sales targets and customer service
Strong visual merchandising skills
Significant customer-facing retail experience, including cash handling and use of EPOS systems.
Experience in stock management, including processing deliveries and maintain efficient shop floor replenishment practices.

Sales and Account Manager

Field Sales

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

Promote online offerings
digital platforms

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