Showroom Assistant (Fixed term contract September - December 2021)

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

JOB PURPOSE

We are recruiting for a talented individual to join our Showroom team as a Showroom Assistant on a temporary basis (from 13th September 2021 to 10th December 2021). The role will be full time, 40 hours per week, working shifts from 08:00 - 22:00 Monday - Sunday, and with two days off per week. You will be required to be available to work weekends and public holidays, and hold a valid work visa if required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the guidance of the Showroom Management Team to ensure that the highest service and operational standard s are reflected at all times
• Support the wholesale team during Market appointments
• Be a Burberry Brand Ambassador by wearing the provided Burberry uniform in line with the Burberry Grooming Guidelines
• Exceed expectations in delivering a warm and genuine welcome to our internal and external clients
• Support in maintaining the Visual Merchandising standards of the Showroom at all times
• Having a hands-on approach : tidying displays, neatly folding, carrying samples
• Assist the sampling team to receive, unpack and log in all seasonal deliveries and tidy them on the Showroom floor
• Assist in packing and sending the collections to other Showrooms/Departments
• Complete a daily checklist to ensure the high standards of Showroom are followed
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the Showroom prior to and post market

PERSONAL PROFILE

• • Proven trackrecord of working in similar Showroom roles in a luxury environment
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Calm and professional manner, acting as Brand Ambassador
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and working to tig ht dead lines
  • Pro-active and results d riven approach
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a large and multicultural team
  • Experience of working under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Strong customer service experience

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SHOWROOM & CAD || NO DEPARTMENT - FIS9014 || n/a || #LI-AR1