Christmas Temporary Visual Merchandising Assistant

Location Newcastle upon Tyne
Discipline: Retail
Job type: Full Time
Salary: £11.55
Job ref: 004482
Published: about 2 months ago

Christmas starts with Fenwick. We pride ourselves on being the number one destination for all things festive, and this year promises to be magical once again!

 

About the Opportunity

 

Our Visual Merchandising Assistants are responsible for developing, presenting, and maintaining our creative vision across all our store departments. With a commercial flair and up-to-date knowledge of current trends and competitors, you will play a key role in the store visual team.

 

Christmas is our busiest time of the year, so you will need to be fully flexible and available Monday through Sunday.

 

About the Candidate

 

We look for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable, courageous, innovative, and goal-orientated to join us on this journey. As well as these key characteristics, this role also requires some specific skills and experience to succeed…

 

  • Previous experience of Visual Merchandising in a retail environment – Essential.
  • Passionate about delivering excellent customer service even if indirectly.
  • A strong interest in premium and luxury brands and retail
  • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

You will be invited to one of our Get to Know Fenwick experience days at a time that suits you to gain a valuable insight into the role and our business.

 

Our temporary Visual Merchandising Assistants will join us in September. You'll start working with us as soon as you are available, with most contracts ending late December.

 

All contracts will require you to be available evenings, weekends and over the festive period including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day (depending on your rota).

 

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive;

 

*        25% Colleague Discount (across most areas - available after first week of service!)

*        28 days annual leave pro rata WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.

*        Pension scheme

 

About Fenwick

 

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores in the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations, and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

 

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

 

Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!