Private Shopping Consultant

Private Shopping Consultant - Knightsbridge Store

Looking for something unique?  So are we. Here at Harvey Nichols we are daring to be different at every step and that’s exactly what we are looking for in our future talent.   At Harvey Nichols you will be challenged in a supportive and friendly environment whilst inspired to be nothing but the best you can be.

We are constantly changing and developing.  Not only our products but ensuring we are offering every member of the Harvey Nichols family every opportunity to grow their skills either in a different department or a different part of the Harvey Nichols world.  

The role

We are looking for a Personal Shopper to offer the highest possible standard of one2one customer service. Through personalised styling and a positive, outgoing approach you will ensure each and every one of our customer’s needs are met.

What you will be doing

• Maximise sales by actively seeking to increase the departments client base
• Promote the Personal Shopping service at internal and external events
• Manage the life cycle of customer enquiries and ensure each customer interaction is followed through to the end
• Arrange appointments for clients and ensure appropriate information is communicated. 
• Proactively review goods in all departments, encouraging good working relationships, to be able to provide a full service to the clients to drive sales across the store

Skills and experience you need

• You will have a previous experience of working as a Personal or Private Shopping
• You will have extensive knowledge of the current trends including fashion and beauty within women and men’s categories
• You will be technology literate with a good working knowledge of Web
• You will have good organisation skills
• You will ideally speak one of these languages: Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish or Russian

About you

• You have a sales driven attitude
• You are positive and proactive
• You are a confident communicator, both written and verbal
• You have genuine passion for beauty and fashion
• You have a keen eye for details
• You are stylish, fun and welcoming

About us

Since Harvey Nichols first opened in Knightsbridge in 1831, it has led the way in sourcing the most desirable and cutting-edge designer brands. The ultimate fashion experience, exclusive, niche and established labels sit alongside accessible everyday collections, offering customers the must-have edit for all their wardrobe needs – from every day to extraordinary. We are fearlessly stylish and encourage our customers and team members to be the same

All your hard work, rewarded 

Our colleagues are as important to us as our customers. When working with us you will be introduced to a huge variety of benefits including:

• A unique Learning and Development programme to support your career with us
• Very generous staff discount plus annual clothing allowance
• Travel card for zones 1 – 6, 80% subsided (upon passing probation)
• 25 days holidays in addition to Bank Holiday allowance
• Seasonal staff parties and team days
• Charity day to support your good cause

Where do I sign?

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) 

The process from here is simple;

• Your application will be reviewed by a specialist recruiter in our HR Team
• If suitable you will be called and asked a few simple questions
• If expectations match we will invite you to an interview with the manager
• Throughout the process you will have access to the recruiter who is on hand to answer any questions you may have