Boutique Assistant - Harrods (12 month FTC)
London, UNITED KINGDOM
Job description
The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 9000+ colleagues of 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As an Ambassador of the Maison, you will be responsible for the welcoming of clients, manages waiting time and ensures that they are being taken care of in the most efficient manner. You will also assist the Sales Associates during a sale and participates to daily boutique operations.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR MISSION?
Client Welcoming and Waiting Time Management:
Upholds the Cartier image by always maintaining professional demeanour
Provides a consistent excellent client experience by providing the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism
Welcomes and greets the client upon arrival in the boutique and/or boutique area
Manage client waiting times, direct the clients towards a waiting area and ensures that the client is being taken care of by a member of the Hospitality team (if relevant).
Provides information and storytelling about the Maison and the boutique
Ensures the client flow is smooth within the boutique
Sales Assistance:
Coordinates between Sales Associates and Stock Admin/Cashier/Voituriers, etc.
Gift wrapping and management of the packaging area
Accompanies the clients to the door upon departure
Assists with Care Service duties (bringing pieces, etc.) without handling with payments
Daily Boutique Operations:
Ensures the overall boutique environment is impeccable
Respects all group, Maison and boutique policies, procedures and guidelines
Support with stock inventories, price labelling
Participates to the set up and breakdowns at opening and closing of the boutique
Participates to the implementation of Visual Merchandising guidelines
Order boutique facilities (bags, drinks, edition material, office facilities, etc.)
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
Experience in client service role (within the luxury industry is preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiatives and be adaptable
Strong team player
Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
At Cartier, we are proud to employ talents from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.
WHO ARE WE?
As a place where singularity thrives together, we value the uniqueness of our people, and we see the results of what we do because we are on the journey together. We recognize the richness diversity brings and we embrace a workplace where those differences can be leveraged.
We offer exciting opportunities to gain experience professionally and personally in a supportive environment which in turn inspires the Cartier creations that become icons in the world of luxury.
We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.
Quite simply, Cartier is a place like no other. Welcome to our Maison!
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:
We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:
Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team
Interview with the Hiring Manager
Interview with the HR Manager