Company Description
Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.
“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.
Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products.
Diversity is one of Salomon's five central values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.
Job Description
Interested in a career in retail? Passionate about the outdoors?
If that sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity to join the Salomon family!
We are looking for a Sales Associate / training specialist for a permanent position, full-time in our Salomon Store in Covent Garden, London.
Your role
To perform this job successfully, you will:
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Utilize exceptional customer service skills, sales techniques and Salomon product knowledge to connect customers with the right product and drives sales
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Accompany and advise customers in order to provide them with a high-level customer experience, propose complementary products (additional sales)
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Be proficient in Sales Techniques and the Digital Tools available in store in order to provide outstanding customer service
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Assist in protecting company assets and procedures through promoting loss prevention and ensure that the stockroom is clean and well-organized
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Be confident at cash handling
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Master standard operating procedures, health and safety guidelines, visual merchandising and community marketing principles
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Be a brand ambassador and leverage the brand service culture
Additionally you will be responsible for leading training sessions for the Retail Team, supporting the onboarding process for new starters and liaising with the Retail Training Team in HQ (France).
This position involves 100% presence on the sales floor.
Qualifications
What makes you the perfect Sales Associate?
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Previous experience in customer service and retail
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You love interacting with people and sharing your enthusiasm with the team
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Passion and knowledge of Salomon's core sports
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Team player
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Hands on approach with a strong willingness to learn
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Flexibility to work a schedule that can include evenings, weekends and holidays
Additional Information
Permanent contract, full-time
Start date: immediately
Why join us?
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Join a French company, based in the French Alpes, with a worldwide presence, concerned about the well-being of its employees and committed to respecting the environment.
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Career opportunities in France or abroad
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Develop your potential and skills as part of a friendly and supportive team
At Salomon, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to offering an inclusive place where recruitment and career development are based on qualifications, experience, skills, performance and personal merit.
What We Offer
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Fixed salary + monthly bonus scheme
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Local benefits
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Discounts on AmerSports products including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson from day one
