P/T Sales Assistant - Jackman Brand (Borough, London)
The Jackman store in Borough, London is the brand's first store outside of Japan. The brand is expanding and we're looking for individuals who want to contribute to the brand's development.
We are looking for a part-time, 12 hour per week sales assistant to join us. There will be opportunities for more hours depending on the working week.
In 1949, driven by a passion for baseball, visionary Mitsugu Tanabe quit his day job and founded the Tanabe Meriyasu factory in Fukui, Japan. Inspired by the stockings of visiting American baseball teams in the years following the war, Tanabe began to create baseball stirrup stockings of exceptional quality, even inventing new machines in order to yield a result superior to anything else available. Tanabe Meriyasu soon gained a reputation for quality and craftmanship. The factory went on to supply the official training wears of the 1964 Japanese Olympic team.
The Jackman brand as it exists today is the evolution of Tanabe’s founding vision. Each piece is still crafted in the original factory, and the Jackman offering may of extended far beyond baseball stirrup stockings, but the same commitment to quality that inspired Mitsugu Tanabe remains. We even continue to use the original vintage machines; although the pace is slower than today’s machines, the quality endures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take in product details and be able to relay that information to the customer
- Greet all customers promptly and courteously as they enter the store
- Aim to maintain and create customers not just sales, but by representing the brand
- Support the Store Manager, Designers and Buyers by advising of customer comments and feedback
- Create a retail environment that is innovative, unique and customer friendly
- Adhere to the health & safety policy and security procedures, to help prevent theft as detailed in the loss prevention handbook
- Be proactive in Loss Prevention by keeping the stockroom well organized and maintaining proper procedures
- Check stock daily to ensure that all products are adequately stocked, ticketed, sized and available for customers
- Discover the specific needs of each person that enters the store by using open questions and developing your product knowledge
- Understand the returns policy and how it can be used as a positive selling tool
- Be proactive in your ongoing education regarding the company, weekly reports, products, and local retail business
- Always provide a friendly telephone manner
- Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude and cooperate with teamwork
THE PERSON
This is a great opportunity to be part of an ambitious brand that is expanding outside of Japan.
- Available to work weekends and 1 day a week
- Positive, enthusiastic approach to the Jackman Brand
- Great communication skills
- Organised
BENEFITS
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Competitive salary
- Generous staff discount
- Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
- Life insurance
- Season ticket loan
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events
We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.
Perks & Benefits
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Flexible working hours
Our Head Office team can decide what time they come in. You also have the option to work from home!
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25 days holiday
You have the option to carry over unused holiday
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Staff discount
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Healthcare & Life Insurance
All our Fred Perry team members can access our EAP for free
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Buy extra Holidays
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Cycle to work
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Generous pension scheme
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Plus more
OUR COMPANY
Our head office is in the heart of London. It’s where everything happens from Design, Product Development, Marketing, Customer Service and Operations. We have over 200 shops around the world, from Manchester to Brighton, Paris, New York, Seoul and Tokyo to name a few.
We’re an ambitious brand, collaborating with some of the best designers and partners in the world. But we’re only as good as our employees, so we look to attract people who are passionate with diverse backgrounds and experience.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion is paramount. We aim to Develop, Empower and Inspire our employees, reinforcing our mission, purpose and values of building an iconic brand. Our commitment to empowerment goes beyond inclusion; it's about recognising and harnessing the full spectrum of talent within our organisation. We will prioritise creating an environment where every individual feels valued and respected, regardless of background or identity.
About Fred Perry Ltd
Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 400 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents.
Fred Perry has never adjusted its course for anyone. This philosophy has led to long term collaborations with like-minded partners, from Comme des Garçons to Amy Winehouse and from Raf Simons to Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.
Our way was given to us by Fred: Always with integrity. Always with personality.
P/T Sales Assistant - Jackman Brand (Borough, London)
The Jackman store in Borough, London is the brand's first store outside of Japan. The brand is expanding and we're looking for individuals who want to contribute to the brand's development.
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