Highlandwear Fashion Consultant

**Job description**

Eight Yards is looking for a Fashion Advisor to be based in our Musselburgh store.

We are one of the leading Scottish menswear stores with over 30 years’ experience in selling, making, and hiring kilts, kilt wear and accessories. At Eight Yards, we are driven by the aim to be the best provider in Scottish menswear and being loved by our customers for value, choice, and friendly service.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious, enthusiastic, and creative individual who is driven by our values and vision and who can join our team in Musselburgh & help the company continue to move forward as you progress in your Eight Yards career.

You will join the company at an exciting time for Eight Yards as we grow our full-time workforce, strengthen our place within the industry, and explore new channels for the company and the skills of our colleagues.

As a member of the team you will be engaging with customers in a friendly and confident way as you support them through their customer journey whether that be centred on purchasing, hiring, or consulting on made-to-measure tailoring. You will take pride in your work and your personal appearance.

The Eight Yards Fashion Advisor role is all about delivering an exceptional shopping experience. You will be part of a day-to-day working environment that is warm, supportive, and friendly. No day will ever be the same, so you will be great at thinking on your feet, attending to detail and organising. You will work alongside your team to boost sales and service targets. You will enjoy learning about new products and services.

Success in this role will enable you to progress your career and we love to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

**What you will have**:

- Experience in a fast-moving retail environment
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to communicate well with all sorts of people
- An interest in fashion, clothing, and an awareness of Scottish clothing and têxtiles
- A passion for developing your skills in offering our made-to-measure kilts and other tailoring services
- Enthusiasm to engage with developing your knowledge and skills related to your role
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident with computer and technology.

**What Eight Yards offers**:

- 29 days holiday per annum
- 5 from 7-day week
- Staff discount
- In-house training and development
- Company pension
- Full-time position

Hours: 37.5 per week

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

**Salary**: From £20,475.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Sunday (5 from 7)

**Experience**:

- Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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

**Salary**: From £20,475.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MUSS23