Sales Advisor

• The Sales Advisor plays a vital role in delivering outstanding customer service and driving sales performance through expert product knowledge and proactive customer engagement. As a representative of M&S, the advisor is expected to exemplify the company's values and practices, ensuring customers feel welcome and receive the highest standard of service. The role involves a variety of tasks including merchandise management, operating tills, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Aiming to minimize loss opportunities and maximize efficiency, this position requires flexibility and the ability to perform various duties as directed by management.

Customer Service

• Provide high standards of customer service as per M&S Way, including principles like being all in for the customer, making every penny count, talking straight, and owning the task to completion.
• Ensure that customers are comfortable, welcome, and courteously served.

Selling

• Achieve sales through effective salesmanship and offer excellent product information and styling advice.
• Communicate seasonal highlights and promotion mechanics to customers to drive sales.
• Handle and display merchandise according to seasonal guidelines and food planograms in an attractive manner.
• Engage in product knowledge training and briefings to deepen understanding and enhance customer interactions.
• Ensure efficient replenishment to minimize lost sales opportunities.
• Provide feedback to superiors on customer comments and contribute ideas to improve sales.

Merchandise Management

• Administer accurate stock movements, such as delivery checks and stock transfers.
• Count merchandise and complete administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Report immediately to superiors on stock shortages.

Job Knowledge

• Operate the till with correct procedures, ensuring high efficiency and accuracy in handling cash and credit cards.
• Utilize product knowledge to suggest items and promote benefits to customers to drive sales.

Cost Control

• Stay alert to prevent pilferage and stock loss on the sales floor and in fitting rooms, and report any cases to management.
• Mindfully use company property assets to avoid wastage of resources.

Health & Safety

• Maintain a strong safety consciousness.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure a safe and hygienic environment in both the sales floor and back of house areas.

General Responsibilities

• Practice Al Futtaim Values daily: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned by managers.

• Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on creating positive shopping experiences.
• Strong sales and product knowledge to effectively engage and recommend products to customers.
• Proficiency in handling point-of-sale systems and accurate cash management.
• Ability to effectively manage merchandise, including stock replenishment and display organization.

• On-the-job training and career development opportunities within M&S.
• Fashion-savvy, preferably with retail experience.
• Pleasant and cheerful disposition.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Positive attitude with a service-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English.
• Candidates with WSQ Retail Qualifications are encouraged.