Burberry Client Advisor

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
May 26, 2026

About Burberry

An iconic British luxury department store located in Trafford, Selfridges is known for its curated portfolio of designer labels, experiential retail environments and high standards of customer service. As a leading destination for fashion and lifestyle, the retailer emphasizes creative merchandising, bespoke client experiences and a fast-paced store culture.

Selfridges Trafford (Manchester) is hiring a Part-Time Client Advisor: deliver luxury client service, drive sales and support merchandising at Selfridges Trafford Centre.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised service to high-value and walk-in clients, representing luxury brands with professionalism and discretion.
  • Drive sales performance through proactive clienteling, upselling and follow-up, consistently working to meet individual and store targets.
  • Maintain in-depth product knowledge across assigned brands and categories to advise clients on fit, fabric, provenance and styling.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, process transactions, manage payments and perform cash handling in line with store procedures.
  • Support visual merchandising standards on the floor, ensuring product presentation, replenishment and store signage meet brand guidelines.
  • Use CRM tools to capture client data, schedule appointments and send tailored communications while complying with data protection requirements.
  • Assist with stock management tasks including receiving, tagging, inventory counts and loss-prevention procedures.
  • Represent the store at events, private shopping appointments and promotional activities as required by the trading calendar.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service in a retail or hospitality environment; luxury retail experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with polished grooming and presentation appropriate to a luxury environment.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak trading periods; reliable and punctual.
  • Numerate with accurate cash-handling skills and basic transaction reconciliation experience.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Skills

Clienteling Luxury customer service POS operation Cash handling Visual merchandising Stock control CRM usage Sales techniques and upselling Product knowledge (fashion/beauty/lifestyle)

Experience

Entry-level to junior retail experience; ideally 1+ year working in luxury retail, department store or premium boutique with a demonstrable track record of sales or client development.

Education

No formal degree required; secondary education (GCSEs or equivalent) preferred. Retail, hospitality or sales qualifications are advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Manchester, England, UK.

Culture

The store cultivates a fast-paced, client-centric culture where teamwork, discretion and polished presentation are prized. Staff operate in a creative retail environment that values product knowledge, personalised service and the ability to deliver standout experiences for discerning clients.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Burberry

Burberry Client Advisor

Manchester, UK

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