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Who we are:
Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of
Fast Company's Brands That Matter
and winning a
Best Carbon Footprint
award, we have big goals like being
Climate Positive by 2025
,
Circular by 2030
, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in
Drapers
and
Sourcing Journal
, and
TIME
wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own
sustainable factory in LA
. We innovate across categories like
accessories
,
swimwear
, and
sleepwear
, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like
this
,
this
and
this
.

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that
with you.
Sales Associate:
No position at Reformation is about the status quo, every team member is passionate about building a company rooted in excellence. Obsessed with customers and sustainability we use tech to create a unique interaction between our customers, employees, and the Reformation brand. The Associate will execute all efforts required to achieve individual sales goals.

Reporting to the Store Manager, essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:

• Consistently meet and exceed sales goals.
• Assist in clientele generation through customer engagement.
• Contribute to an in-store experience for customers that both surprises and delights them.
• Deliver and foster a culture of an excellent client experience through a customer first mindset to build long term loyal client relationships.
• Deliver an elevated client experience acting as a brand ambassador - embody brand values, engage customers on the brand and share the stories of Reformation with a focus on educating on sustainability.
• Maintain extraordinary customer experience feedback and scoring on service evaluation through NPS.
• Understand the need for consistent inventory accuracy and controls in store.
• Contribute to Loss Prevention in all areas of the business.
• Uphold time and attendance policy.
• Ensure the selling floor reflects the brand and concept standards at all times.
• Share your deep knowledge about our product with genuine enthusiasm.
• Communicate product feedback based on customer feedback so we can continuously make our product and merchandising better.
• Help ensure that the store environment is inspiring and our product is easily accessible.
• Understand the core values and culture of Reformation and reflect these in all efforts.
• Maintain and uphold a professional, healthy, and productive work environment.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working with a sales or retail organization and/or operationally intensive business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities
• Driven approach to take on new challenges with the self-motivation for your work and career

Compensation:
The wage for this position is £13 per hour.

• Available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Available to work a minimum of 3 days per week, weekends included
• Able to work flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, & holidays if required to meet the needs of the business)

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.
Still don't know if you should apply?
We get it—
studies
show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our
general application.
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Sustainability
,
Forbes
,
Fast Company

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide personalized styling advice.
• Showcase product knowledge, including brand history, materials, and craftsmanship.
• Drive sales and achieve individual and store targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a loyal clientele.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns with professionalism and efficiency.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards to ensure the store is presented attractively and adheres to brand guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management, stock counts, and replenishment.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Collaborate with the store management team to contribute to store operational goals.
• Stay informed about new collections, promotions, and industry trends.
• Open and close the store as required, ensuring security and readiness.

• Proven experience in a retail sales role, preferably within the luxury goods or fashion sector.
• A genuine passion for fashion and a strong understanding of luxury brands.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and cultivate client relationships.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in POS systems and basic computer skills.
• A well-presented appearance and a sophisticated demeanor.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including weekends and some evenings.
• Previous experience as a Senior Associate or Key Holder is advantageous.

Who we are:

We are PANGAIA - a purpose-driven lifestyle company bringing problem-solving materials science innovations to the world.

We are a global collective of one heart and many hands - scientists, technologists, designers – using nature’s intelligence to create apparel from innovative tech and bio-engineered materials.

Our vision is to inspire and accelerate a positive Earth future as we design a business model where our products are better for the planet than if they did not exist. Every product we create is born from science, design and purpose, each solving an environmental problem of the industry. 

From the materials we use to the colours we create, we are committed to protecting, preserving and promoting biodiversity on earth, pioneering and using materials that consider the delicate balance between planet, functionality and purpose.

We are starting a movement. Designing a better future.

About this role: 16 hours per week (Weekend Availability)

We are seeking a Sales Associate to join our team on FTC contract from the start of November at store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. As part of the Pangaia team, you will deliver an exceptional, engaging customer experience, resulting in solid commercial results and team satisfaction. Our retail spaces are a place for our customers to engage with our innovation and science in person, and to develop a deeper connection with the brand. Our Sales Associates are an integral part of the creation of these relationships, along with the  commercial success of their space.

A day in the life:

• Represent the brand to the highest company standards promoting its vision and mission, sharing our exciting new technologies and product innovations with pride to our customers.
• Deliver extraordinary customer service, engaging with our customers to establish a personalised experience.
• Meet store key performance indicators (KPI’s) indicated by the management team.
• Be a team player and support team members to achieve common goals.
• Promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment in store.
• Play a part to ensure the store performs in a cooperative, friendly and engaging environment.
• Take responsibility for development and actively seek for improvement opportunities.
• Respond positively to feedback and understand how and when to escalate difficult situations with the management team.
• Operate tills and handle financial transactions.
• Support with opening and receiving deliveries in store as well as meeting operational deadlines.
• Support the management team to keep accurate inventories as well as keep high standards in back of house spaces.
• Keep high display standards of all products following merchandising guidelines.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures 
• Communicate and transfer product feedback with the management team.
• Any other duties required to achieve the smooth and profitable running of the concession.

Requirements

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Be a sales and service expert. You’ll use these skills to deliver the extraordinary each and every time and take the initiative to provide additional services where appropriate.
• Adaptable to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take ownership for tasks that may go beyond the role expectations.
• Excellent understanding of retail processes, systems and tools, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You enjoy playing as a team and interacting with customers and sharing your product knowledge with them to drive sales.
• Previous experience working in a new retail concept or for a start-up brand desirable.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan including dental + vision
• 25 days of annual leave per annum + birthday day off
• Life Assurance + Income Protection + Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Program – Counselling
• 70% Employee Discount on all our products

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Pangaia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, colour, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that pangaia equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

Who we are:

We are PANGAIA - a purpose-driven lifestyle company bringing problem-solving materials science innovations to the world.

We are a global collective of one heart and many hands - scientists, technologists, designers – using nature’s intelligence to create apparel from innovative tech and bio-engineered materials.

Our vision is to inspire and accelerate a positive Earth future as we design a business model where our products are better for the planet than if they did not exist. Every product we create is born from science, design and purpose, each solving an environmental problem of the industry. 

From the materials we use to the colours we create, we are committed to protecting, preserving and promoting biodiversity on earth, pioneering and using materials that consider the delicate balance between planet, functionality and purpose.

We are starting a movement. Designing a better future.

About this role: 32 hours per week across 4 days

We are seeking a Sales Associates to join our team from the start of November at our store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. As part of the Pangaia team, you will deliver an exceptional, engaging customer experience, resulting in solid commercial results and team satisfaction. Our retail spaces are a place for our customers to engage with our innovation and science in person, and to develop a deeper connection with the brand. Our Sales Associates are an integral part of the creation of these relationships, along with the  commercial success of their space.

A day in the life:

• Represent the brand to the highest company standards promoting its vision and mission, sharing our exciting new technologies and product innovations with pride to our customers.
• Deliver extraordinary customer service, engaging with our customers to establish a personalised experience.
• Meet store key performance indicators (KPI’s) indicated by the management team.
• Be a team player and support team members to achieve common goals.
• Promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment in store.
• Play a part to ensure the store performs in a cooperative, friendly and engaging environment.
• Take responsibility for development and actively seek for improvement opportunities.
• Respond positively to feedback and understand how and when to escalate difficult situations with the management team.
• Operate tills and handle financial transactions.
• Support with opening and receiving deliveries in store as well as meeting operational deadlines.
• Support the management team to keep accurate inventories as well as keep high standards in back of house spaces.
• Keep high display standards of all products following merchandising guidelines.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures 
• Communicate and transfer product feedback with the management team.
• Any other duties required to achieve the smooth and profitable running of the concession.

Requirements

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Be a sales and service expert. You’ll use these skills to deliver the extraordinary each and every time and take the initiative to provide additional services where appropriate.
• Adaptable to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take ownership for tasks that may go beyond the role expectations.
• Excellent understanding of retail processes, systems and tools, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You enjoy playing as a team and interacting with customers and sharing your product knowledge with them to drive sales.
• Previous experience working in a new retail concept or for a start-up brand desirable.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan including dental + vision
• 25 days of annual leave per annum + birthday day off
• Life Assurance + Income Protection + Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Program – Counselling
• 70% Employee Discount on all our products

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Pangaia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, colour, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that pangaia equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Product Knowledge & Sales Management: Achieving or exceeding sales, KPIs, and profitability goals. Understanding the purposes, properties, quality, care rules, and prices of the products being sold. This includes being able to offer substitute, new, and related products to customers.

Customer Service & Communication Skills: Providing high standards of customer service and engagement on the sales floor, assisting customers in choosing products, and resolving conflict situations.Fostering effective communication within the team and with other departments.

Problem-Solving & Strong analytical skills.

Sales Floor Stock: Manage stock levels in the sales floor and ensure sizes and styles are available for the customers.

Technology: Proficiency in retail software and POS systems.

Compliance Awareness: Adhering to safety regulations, hygiene standards, and company policies.

Self- leadership: Ability to work independently and efficient and be able to manage own emotions and challenges.

Sales Management: Drive and achieve sales, KPIs, and profitability goals.

Customer Experience: Ensure high standards of customer service and engagement on the sales floor.

Store Operations: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.Conduct full pre-sale preparation of goods, including checking names, quantities, completeness, prices, labeling compliance, unpacking, and inspecting the appearance. Arrange and display goods according to the company's international rules.

Monitor the availability of goods in the trade section, check the quality, expiration dates, and ensure proper labeling and pricing.

Inventory Management: Manage stock levels, conduct inventory counts, and ensure product availability in the sales floor.

Visual Merchandising: Maintain store presentation and visual merchandising standards.

Reporting: Prepare and analyze sales reports, and provide insights to improve performance.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Communication: Foster effective communication within the team and with other departments.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

• Greet customers warmly and provide exceptional service throughout their shopping experience.
• Assist customers in finding products, answering questions, and offering personalized recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain the store's visual merchandising standards, ensuring products are attractively displayed.
• Replenish stock on the sales floor and assist with inventory management tasks.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and welcoming for customers.
• Handle customer returns and exchanges according to company policy.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve store sales goals.
• Potentially assist with online customer service inquiries or inventory updates via remote platforms.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role or retail environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Strong desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and product knowledge.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and some evenings.
• Comfortable using POS systems and potentially digital communication tools for remote tasks.
• Based in or able to commute easily to Milton Keynes.