TASCHEN Belgium (location: Brussels)
We are looking for a
Sales Associate for our
TASCHEN Store Brussels location.
Key responsibilities:
- Sell TASCHEN books, Collector’s Editions and photographic prints
- Create an in-store experience that exceeds expectations for all clients
- Support the Retail & Brand Manager with daily tasks
- Create, maintain and grow relationships with top tier clients
- Develop new business, prospect new high potential customers
- Assist in supervising and motivating store staff to exceed sales targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Assist in training the store team in customer service, standards, product merchandising and time management
- Assist in organizing and hosting in-store events, such as book signings, launches and talks
- Assist in stock orders and conducting monthly cycle counts and yearly inventory process
- Assist in merchandising the store according to established guidelines
- Assist in month end reporting
- Achieve operational compliance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including bank deposits
- Maintain the neat, clean and organized presentation of the store at all times
Candidate’s profile:
- A passion for TASCHEN and a knowledge of our program (art history, photography, fashion, design, architecture, pop culture, music, and sexy books)
- Trilingual: Dutch, French, English
- Familiarity with the cultural scene in Brussels and Belgium
- Ability to sell to a high profile client base and to connect with customers from all walks of life
- Outgoing, solution-oriented, creative and internationally minded
- Excellent communication skills, including phone and email manner
- Strong leadership qualities and sense of responsibility
- Ability to plan, organize and execute projects by priority
- Previous retail management experience preferred
- Familiar with POS and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
- Available to work some nights and all weekends
We offer:
- An open business culture with flat hierarchies and fast decision paths
- A creative, collaborative atmosphere
- An opportunity to grow our brand and the business in Brussels
This position requires an immediate start.
If you think you are a good match and would like to be considered, please submit your online application, including your CV and covering letter stating your earliest start date, to our BR Retail & Brand Manager, Jonathan Dierks,
j.dierks@taschen.com
