Sales Associate

**SALES ASSOCIATE**

Being part of EssilorLuxottica means being part of a passionate international and diverse community of 190,000 individuals working towards a common mission, help people “to see more, be more”. With a global presence in more than 150 countries, an incredible heritage, and a fascinating vertical integrated business model, EssilorLuxottica offers endless development and career opportunities worldwide and learning possibilities at every turn. Bringing together world-leading expertise in lens and eyewear technology give us the unique possibility to shape an entire industry every day by fostering innovation and make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Together, we make a brighter future. Born in 1971, Sunglass Hut started as a small family business running a kiosk in a Miami mall. After 50 years and over 3,000 stores worldwide, we’re celebrating where we’ve been and where we’re going - bringing that same family feel and welcoming spirit as the very first kiosk to our stores today.

**THE ROLE**:
Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut and the essential link between our Product and Customers. You will bring an authentic, fun, and energetic experience to all customers while helping them find premium quality eyewear.

**RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Consistently achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets by using effective customer service and selling skills.
- Confidently provides exceptional customer experience through making a connection, attention to detail and offering a personalised and unique shopping experience resulting in customer satisfaction
- Learn to confidently share product knowledge through storytelling to maximise sales and create lasting memories. This includes Brand history, production process, product composition, trends, and best sellers
- Actively participates and contributes to a positive store environment, fostering strong, professional relationships with peers and store management
- Takes pride in the appearance of the store, and shows initiative to keep displays and product clean, tidy, and organised.
- Protect company assets by maintaining vigilance while on the shop floor and comply with company policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and minimise loss

**THE INDIVIDUAL**:

- Strong selling skills - preferably with 1-1 sales experience
- Excellent communicator - ability to initiate contact and communicate confidently. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced, sales driven atmosphere
- A positive can-do attitude, an individual who can work well with mínimal supervision
- Customer obsessed
- Ability to embrace new technology and change with high level of accuracy
- Flexible approach, required to work on rotational shift basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you able to get the LHR airport for 5am?
- Are you able to commit to 4 days a week/ 8 hour shifts? Please also indicate days you are available
- Are you able to provide 5 years employment/ educational referencing?

Work Location: In person