Church's Sales Associate

About Church's

Founded in Northampton in 1873, Church's stands as one of Britain’s most distinguished names in luxury footwear, renowned for Goodyear-welted construction, refined design, and an enduring commitment to craft. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage techniques meet contemporary retail, product development, and global brand expression. Its teams contribute to a culture defined by precision, patience, and pride, whether in workshops, boutiques, corporate functions, or international markets. Supported by the vision of the Prada Group, Church's seeks professionals who value excellence, authenticity, and service, and who are inspired to safeguard tradition while shaping the future of modern British elegance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Put customers at the center of the experience by creating a welcoming environment, anticipating needs and requests, and delivering service in line with the client journey ceremony.
• Capture customer data in the Company CRM to maintain and develop relationships, personalize service and identify future opportunities.
• Embrace and promote an omnichannel mindset.
• Collaborate with colleagues through open, constructive communication to provide a consistent experience and foster a positive working environment grounded in diversity and inclusion.
• Welcome and serve customers, providing an excellent in-store experience.
• Proactively cross-sell across departments to maximize sales opportunities and achieve individual sales targets and KPIs.
• Stay up to date on fashion trends and competitors.
• Demonstrate brand and product knowledge.
• Handle customer complaints effectively, liaising with the line manager when necessary.
• Maintain high standards across the shop floor and visual displays, following company operating guidelines and stock procedures.
• Help maintain a high level of security and remain alert to prevent product theft.

Qualifications

• Passion for selling and stores.
• Curiosity and interest in luxury, fashion, art and design.
• Experience building long-lasting client relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambition, resilience, self-motivation, a results-driven approach and problem-solving ability.
• Passion for and knowledge of the managed product category.

Skills

Culture

Church's fosters a workplace culture rooted in British craftsmanship, heritage, and an uncompromising attention to detail. As an employer, it offers an environment where traditional shoemaking expertise meets the standards of a global luxury house, encouraging pride in workmanship, refined service, and long-term professional development.

About Cerulean

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