Born in exuberant, ebullient Saint Germain, Paris, in 1961, Diptyque is a creator of evocative perfumes for the self and the home, scented skincare products and desirable decorative objects. Striking a balance between reverie, nature and art, Diptyque extends an invitation to step inside a universe replete with creations that set the imagination free to wander.
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB.
The Senior Sales Assistant within a department store, will actively support the Counter Manager with the sales KPI performance of the counter as a junior member of the store management team. In the absence of the Counter Manager the Senior Sales Assistant will assume full accountability for all areas of the store. As a key Brand Ambassador, ensure Diptyque’ s positioning as a true luxury brand.
JOB TITLE
• Senior Sales Assistant
REPORTS TO: Store Manager
Location: Sloane Street
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deliver agreed sales KPI’s for the counter - these KPI’s will focus on sales, ATV, UPT, and conversion. You will need to demonstrate the ability to motivate the team to deliver these results.
- Assist with the execution of all product launches as per Marketing Plan and VM guidelines and instruction from HQ to include in-store displays, and layouts, working with the host store teams as and when needed to ensure that all parties are happy with installation.
- Assist with the management of all events inclusive of launch previews, customer events, MDS and Fragrance Fittings
- Excellent customer service skills to set exemplary standards of customer service in the store for all staff at all times and to deal with consumer queries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate high levels of knowledge about our products and are able to fully represent the brand in the store.
- Assist with the ongoing coaching and development of team members as required.
- Maintain knowledge of key competitors and industry trends
- As Senior Sales Assistant you must also be able to communicate effectively a level of commercial understanding about the host store and your counter performance, and when the performance dictates work with the Counter Manager to make fact-based recommendations to improve the business.
- Attend Host Store business meetings and relay information to manager and HQ as required.
- To ensure the back of house areas are maintained to a high standard that supports the needs of the sales floor. Also, the counter is clean, neat and tidy at all times.
- Working with the Manager, ensure all paperwork and reporting is completed accurately and on time – daily, weekly and monthly as required. Also need to be able to interpret sales data and set action plans accordingly as agreed by HQ.
- Ensure that the host store Cash Handling guidelines are followed at all times.
- Ensure full knowledge of till procedures and processes within the host store.
- To be aware of all security and health and safety issues and requirements of the host store and to ensure all staff are aware of the same.
- Work with the Inventory Manager and host store buying teams to ensure stock levels are sufficient and monitored, conducting regular scheduled stock takes as required.
- Assist with the management of all emergency situations involving the host store and team members in the absence of the Counter Manager
- General administrative duties.
- Abide at all times by Company and Host Store rules and policy.
The successful candidate will:
- A passion and previous Fragrance/ Beauty/ Luxury Retail Experience.
- Sales focused with a proven sales record.
- Strong understanding of retail KPIs.
- Strong people and performance/ management skills.
- Expertly honed customer service skills and enjoy interacting confidently with the general public.
- Must be self-motivated, focused and be able to use own initiative.
- Communication both verbal and written to a high degree is also a must.
- Expertly groomed at all times as appearance must be able to reflect our company and location to be worked in.
- Available Full Time and have flexible working hours. Position will include Saturdays and some Sundays.
- Be assertive, dynamic and always have a can do and positive attitude.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that have ambitious growth plans, and an excellent opportunity if you would like a role that gives you global exposure.
Diptyque is committed to diversity in all its forms and considers each application carefully.