Swatch Part-Time Retail Sales Advisor
Swatch — Part-Time Retail Sales Advisor (20 hrs) at Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent. Join Swatch's retail team to deliver customer-focused sales and product expertise.
Overview
Swatch is a globally recognised watch brand within The Swatch Group, celebrated for making Swiss watchmaking accessible through colourful, design-led timepieces. As part of the Group's extensive retail network, Swatch combines a strong heritage in horology with a contemporary, trend-conscious retail approach and international distribution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary in-store customer service: greet customers, assess needs, demonstrate product features and close sales to meet store KPIs.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date product knowledge across watch collections and related accessories to advise clients authoritatively.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions accurately, handle cash and card payments and manage refunds/exchanges in line with policy.
- Build client relationships through proactive clienteling and after-sales support, including registering warranties and managing basic servicing enquiries.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain display integrity, execute floor moves and ensure the sales area is tidy and brand-compliant.
- Receive, unpack and stock merchandise; perform stock counts, assist with inventory controls and report discrepancies.
- Adhere to loss-prevention procedures, company policies and health & safety standards while contributing positively to the store team.
Qualifications
- Availability to work a 20-hour weekly schedule including weekends and peak retail periods; flexible shift pattern.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build rapport quickly and professionally.
- Confident numeracy and attention to detail for transaction handling and stock management.
- Presentable, punctual and able to represent a premium retail brand to diverse clientele.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 1+ year of retail or customer-facing sales experience; prior experience in watches, jewellery or premium retail is an advantage.
Education
Secondary education (GCSEs or equivalent) preferred; retail vocational training or sales certifications are advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Greenhithe, Kent, UK, with easy access to London.
Culture
Swatch fosters a creative, design-forward retail culture that values approachability and energetic customer engagement. As part of The Swatch Group's retail estate, stores operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with an emphasis on visual identity and product storytelling.
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