Sales Assistant (Part-time 8 hrs)

Sales Assistant (Part-time 8 hrs)

The North Face – Landquart, Switzerland

Permanent employment
 

8 hours per week
 

Flexible weekend availability required

Apply now and seize the opportunity to become part of a great team and take responsibility for providing our customers with an unforgettable shopping experience!

For our The North Face team in Landquart, we are looking for an enthusiastic sales assistant in part-time (8 hrs).  

As a sales assistant, you inspire our customers, provide outstanding customer service and ensure that our sales area meets the highest standards.

The North Face is part of the VF family. With our family of renowned cult brands, the international apparel company VF connects people with the lifestyles, activities and experiences they love. At the heart of our work is our goal:
We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. That is our purpose. That is why we come to work every day. It unites us and motivates us to pursue our plans together. That is our calling. 

The North Face is the world’s leading outdoor and adventure brand. We spread curiosity. We dare the extraordinary. We build communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers constantly seeking new ideas, places and people to connect with.

About the position     

Our sales assistants have the great opportunity to realise their full potential with us. Because with us, you support an international company and are empowered to take responsibility at store level.  

You make the difference 

We expect our sales assistants to provide an unforgettable shopping experience by:   

• Delivering first-class customer service and thereby ensuring respectful interaction with all customers

• Having detailed knowledge of the products offered in the store

• Maintaining merchandising standards according to brand guidelines

• Always being up to date on the latest trends and the current positioning of the brand within the market

• Complying with all operational processes in the store and stockroom

What makes you the perfect sales assistant?   

• You love direct customer contact. With your practical mentality, enthusiasm and passion for creating a fantastic customer experience, you lead by example for the rest of the team. 

• You have a positive, proactive attitude and take on every situation in the store

• You have a passion for our brand, fashion and retail in general

• You possess excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English 

• You are flexible and willing to work weekends, public holidays and evenings if required

• Experience is great but not required. We value that you live and demonstrate our principles: Live responsibly, act courageously and empathetically, be curious and remain steadfast.

What to expect

With us, you receive the full benefits package. 

Most companies advertise competitive salary, a fantastic bonus, pension provision and employee discounts (by the way: with us there is 50%!). We offer all that too. Just differently. In addition, we offer you:

• Career responsibility, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across various brands  

• A supportive, feedback-based work culture where respect and integrity are our guides 

• Tailored training. From onboarding to ongoing training online and in person, we strive to support your professional and personal development as best as possible 

• The opportunity to network with other store managers across Europe and our corporate headquarters

• Participation in the referral programme

• To support our employees, we offer a mental health programme

Free development 

Our aim is to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees so they can be their true selves at work.  

VF is an employer committed to equal opportunities, promoting and supporting disadvantaged groups by creating equal chances for both VF employees and applicants. 

If all that you have just read appeals to you and you would like to become part of our team, we would be very pleased to hear from you!

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for an interview.