Job Description
UK Sales Associate - Gentle Monster
A fashion eyewear brand based in Seoul, Gentle Monster has expanded its offices across the world including Shanghai, Singapore, New York and LA. In 2018, we opened our first European flagship store in London and currently, we are in search of a full-time Sales Associates for our Selfridges flagship concession.
Detailed responsibilities include :
- Greet customers and assist with their shopping needs.
- Maintain a high level of customer service at all times.
- Perform glasses adjustments or repairs for customers.
- Receive and organize deliveries of stock and packages in the stockroom.
- Ensure that the store's inventory system is accurate and up-to-date.
- Work at the cashier to process transactions and handle cash, credit or debit cards.
- Keep the store, displays and merchandise organized and tidy.
- Follow instructions from the manager or supervisor to maintain the store's organization and cleanliness. Keep the store, stockroom, and other areas clean and tidy.
- Be responsible and punctual in all aspects of the job.
The Ideal Candidate
Requirements and skills
- Prior retail experience is preferred, but not required.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- High interest in art, fashion and/or other creative work
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently as needed.
- Passionate about East Asian culture or with a background in East Asian studies or related field is preferred, but not required.
Language skills
About Us
South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster established itself in 2011 under the philosophy of high-end experimentation.
With focuses on product, space, styling, campaign, and service, Gentle Monster aims to deliver a radically new and innovative eye for design. These principles are addressed in not only the design of their sunglasses, but also in the design of their retail spaces and creative projects. Their refusal to be recognized as simply an eyewear brand is spoken in every frame, project, and store.
The rapid growth in Gentle Monster’s popularity has led the brand to be regarded as a major creative force.
Each pair of sunglasses embodies a duality of being. Seeking to satisfy this duality found in every person and in every thing, Gentle Monster attempts to uncover a place in between playfulness and elegance, delicacy and destruction, past and future. Since their emergence, they’ve worked in collaboration with various artists and celebrities like Tilda Swinton, Hood by Air, Moooi, Henrik Vibskov, and Alexander Wang.
Gentle Monster’s exploration of paradoxical relationships also extends into their retail stores. Structured like conceptual spaces, Gentle Monster showcases their frames as if they are on-view in a gallery. Complete with renewing art installation, visitors are immersed in a total sensory experience. At a time where retail is seen as dead, Gentle Monster is redefining what the shopping experience should feel like.
The relentless need to evolve has also led the brand to creative endeavours like the ‘Quantum Projects’, ‘BAT Projects’, and the ‘Episode’ series. In each of these initiatives, Gentle Monster experiments with evolution in spatial, temporal, and digital realms.
Job Type: Full-time
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you willing and able to work late shifts, including those that end at 10pm, as well as bank holidays and weekends? Please explain your availability and any potential scheduling conflicts.
- What sets you apart from other candidates?
And how will you demonstrate your passion for our brand and commitment to giving your best effort?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GMLDN