A rare opportunity has arisen at Victoria Elaine and we are hiring! Victoria Elaine Bridal has been established for nearly 8 years and prides itself on offering brides the very best bridal experience whilst choosing their bridal gowns and making memories to last a lifetime! We are a small, but successful team who have a strong passion for bridalwear and are looking for someone to join us with a thirst for sales. We sell dresses by Stella York, Eddy K and Disney Fairy Tale Weddings, and specialise in princess and traditional styles- all with a modern twist.
The role is for 12-20 hours a week and does involve working Saturdays and some additional events at weekends.
```Duties```
- Assist brides in finding their dream wedding dress and accessories
- Provide exceptional customer service to create a positive and memorable experience for brides and their entourage
- Guide brides through the entire bridal gown selection process, including trying on dresses, offering style advice, and taking measurements
- Empowering brides by educating brides on different fabrics, styles, and designers to help them make informed and confident decisions.
- Maintain a clean and organized showroom, including restocking dresses and accessories
As we are a licensed premises, you will be required to serve alcholic beverages to our customers so the candidates will ideally be over 18 years old.
If the candidate is suitable, some visual merchandising or social media content creation may be included.
```Experience```
- Previous experience in a customer facing role is essential, previous experience in high end sales is preferred and previous experience in bridal is desirable. This is a sales based role and performance will be monitored against company targets.
- Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to upsell and cross-sell bridal accessories and services
- Basic math skills for processing payments and handling financial transactions
- Time management skills to run and pace your 1:2:1 bridal appointments
As a Bridal Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with brides-to-be during one of the most exciting times in their lives. If you have a passion for fashion, excellent customer service skills, and enjoy helping others feel beautiful on their special day, this is the perfect role for you. Join our small team today and be a part of making dreams come true!
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. The job description may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone ME14 1JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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Work Location: In person
