Urban Outfitters Sales Associate - Edinburgh, Scotland - #1764561

This position is located at 124-125 Princess St, Edinburgh, , EH24AD United Kingdom

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to support store management team in achieving a store environment that fosters creativity, employee development and the VIBE philosophy. To uphold the Urban Outfitters “Peers Training Peers” philosophy.

People

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver a positive, friendly experience by engaging the customer through conversation and service
• Enhance the VIBE by focusing on customers and not on projects during prime time selling hours
• Provide a store experience that reflects the Company’s mystery shop standards
• Contribute to the overall VIBE in the store by being positive, respectful and helpful to others
• Uphold Company standards and act as a positive role model to peers
  
  

Teamwork & Communication

• Work productively within the team and take initiative to work with others toward a common, collaborative goal
• Assist in the training and development of peers
• Communicate positively and effectively with peers
• Actively participate in daily and department meetings
  
  

Operations

• Demonstrate proficiency in job knowledge (i.e. tills, shipment tasks, and fitting room guidelines)
• Participate in the processing of new shipment and help the team to keep receiving and back stock areas clean and organised
• Assist in the timely and accurate completion of weekly tasks (i.e. markdowns, re-tickets, transfers and RTVs)
• Exhibit awareness of loss prevention guidelines and comply with all inventory control measures
• Always adhere to company health & safety regulations
  
  

Merchandising & Display

• Uphold store merchandising and cleanliness standards
• Ensure that merchandise is ticketed and the sales floor is well stocked
• Support sales by assisting in merchandising and display projects
• Exhibit a familiarity with current product and trend awareness
  
  

What You'll Need

• Previous experience in a retail environment – not a must.
• An awareness of the Urban Outfitters brand and its appeal to the local market.
• Strong communication skills.
  
  

The Perks

Work Life Balance

• ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement
  
  

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• Discount off external gym memberships
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees
  
  

Employee Discounts

• Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands
  
  

Travel

• Season ticket loan for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees
  
  

Continued Development

• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.