French Connection | Retail Sales Assistant (Temporary)

Company: Braintree Village
Apply for the French Connection | Retail Sales Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Braintree
Job Description:

French Connection is looking for dynamic and enthusiasticTemporarySales Assistantto join our outlet store inBraintree,could that be you?

1 x 16 hours per week (flexibility required mid-week & weekends)

The successful applicants will have comparable experience gained within a fast-paced high street retailer, and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love of the French Connection brand.

  • Free seasonal uniform allowance
  • 28 days holiday allowance (pro rata)
  • Generous clothing discount for you and your Friends & Family!

Purpose of the role:

  • Increase sales through consistency in the customer service experience, using a variety of selling techniques and product knowledge (i.e. fit, sizing, fabric content, ranges etc)
  • Maintain maximum stock availability through effective use of replenishment
  • Welcome all customers entering the store with a friendly and warm approach while reaming calm, professional and focused, acting as a brand ambassador in difficult situations.

Key areas of responsibility will be to assist the management team in the following areas:

  • Maintain housekeeping standards, ensuring all front and back of house areas are kept clean and
  • Effectively maintain best practice within your stockroom to ensure that all stock is in line with company guidelines
  • Assist the management team to effectively and accurately execute all floor moves, promotions and range launches in line with company guidelines to ensure that deadlines are met
  • Deal with customer enquiries and refunds professionally and effectively, converting refunds into sales opportunities where possible
  • Tackle any disagreement constructively and professionally, working to resolve any conflict in a timely manner, using the help of management

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  • a proven track record of driving sales
  • the ability to work well within a team
  • demonstrate high levels of motivation, ambition and drive
  • demonstrate initiative, decisiveness and effective problem-solving skills
  • the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Salary will meet or exceed the national minimum wage for your age.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

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Posted: August 28th, 2026