A career at Williams and Griffin
Williams and Griffin is part of Fenwick. Recruitment at Williams and Griffin is carried out locally and we are always interested to hear from great people who would like to come and work in the store.
In all cases, we look for people who have a friendly, outgoing personality, good team working skills, lots of common sense and a strong desire to give first class customer service.
We aim to give all employees plenty of responsibility plus varied and interesting job roles. In addition, we have good career opportunities for ambitious people who want to pursue a long-term career in Retail.
As well as offering competitive salary and benefits, we also offer a friendly, fun place to work, where employees are part of a striving and successful team.
Most frequently, opportunities will arise for Sales Advisors to join one of our customer facing teams. Occasionally other positions will become available in Management, Buying, Administration, Marketing/Visual Merchandising and Warehousing.
For up to date details on all our current opportunities please see below.
Mens Formal Wear - Part Time Sales Advisor~ 23.25 hours per week
~ Over 3 full days, including weekends
~ Must be completely flexible regarding hours and days
~ Exceptional customer service and selling skills are essential
~ Knowledge of Mens suiting would be an advantage
Closing date for applications 6th February
Cosmetics - Weekend Sales Advisor
~ 6.25 hours per week
~ To work on Saturdays or Sundays, however flexibility during the week may be required
~ Previous customer service and selling experience is required
~ Experience of working in a beauty or skincare environment is preferred but not essential
Body & Soul - Weekend Sales Advisor
~ 6.25 hours per week
~ To work on Saturdays or Sundays, however flexibility during the week may be required
~ Previous customer service and selling experience is required
~ Experience of working in a beauty or skincare environment is preferred but not essential
To apply for any of the above positions please download an application form (please click here) and hand it in our Reception located on the Women's Fashion Department on the First Floor. Or you can send it to: - Personnel Department, 152 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PN
If the right job is not here for you, we would still like to hear from you. Send your CV and a covering letter explaining what sort of career you are seeking to people@wandg.co.ukGraduate Applications
The Fenwick Group operates a Graduate Scheme within four stores as follows:-
~ Newcastle
~ Kingston
~ Brent Cross
~ Canterbury
At the present time, the Fenwick website is being updated and applicants may apply direct to the store of their choice. The store contact details are as follows:-
~ Fenwick, Newcastle
Clare Scott, Personnel Manager,
Fenwick Ltd., Northumberland Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1AR
TEL: 0191 232 5100
newcastlegradscheme@fenwick.co.uk
~ Bentalls, Kingston
Lindsey Cheatham, Head of HR
Bentalls, Wood Street,
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1TX
TEL: 020 8546 1001
kingstongradscheme@fenwick.co.uk
~ Fenwick, Brent Cross
Paula Hawkins, Head of HR
Fenwick Ltd., Brent Cross Shopping Centre,
Hendon, London, NW4 3FN
TEL: 020 8202 8200
brentcrossgradscheme@fenwick.co.uk
~ Fenwick, Canterbury
Marion Hoile, Personnel Manager
Fenwick Ltd., St George's Lane
Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TB
TEL: 01227 766866
canterburygradscheme@fenwick.co.uk
Applicants should request an application form, complete and return to the HR Manager
Concession Vacancies
Jane Shilton - Assistant Manager~ Working 28.5 hours per week
~ Must be completely flexible regarding hours and days
~ Retail management experience is preferred but not essential
Requirements:
~ To deliver excellent customer service at all times
~ To enhance the reputation of the Jane Shilton brand with both customers and host stores
~ Ensure that every effort is made to satisfy the Customers’ requirements throughout their visit to the department
~ The Assistant Manager should motivate the team and support the efforts made by the Manager
~ Should set goals and objectives in order to maintain interest and loyalty in the company
~ Must ensure that each team member has relevant customer service skills and is dedicated to providing the very best in Customer Care
~ Provide guidance and training within the team to maximise selling skills and product knowledge using all tools available
~ The Assistant Manager should ensure all team members are aware of best sellers and targets in order to maximise opportunities and sales
~ To follow Visual Merchandising guidelines set by Head Office and the Manager to ensure that stock is laid out and presented to its full potential
~ Ensure that housekeeping is kept to a very high standard. This includes display areas, windows and well-organised and tidy stockrooms
~ Must maintain a high standard of personal appearance
~To start ASAP
~To apply: Please hand in your CV and covering letter to the Jane Shilton Ladies Footwear Department, or alternatively e-mail to anne@janeshilton.co.uk
Guerlain - Account Manager
Guerlain is famous for bringing beauty and luxury to make-up and fragrance. In 1828, Pierre-Francoise-Pascal Guerlain opened his first boutique in Paris. Since then, the Guerlain name has been synonymous with objects of beauty, originality and passion. You will be developing and promoting Guerlain as it is still a new brand within Williams & Griffin.
~ Working 30 hours over 5 flexible days
~ Our plan is to build and develop the business to reach its full potential
Main Responsibilities:
~ Managing and developing the account effectively to achieve sales targets
~ Merchandising and ordering of stock
~ Creating ideas and organising events to promote the brand
~ Previous experience as an Account Manager in beauty retailing is required
~ Must have strong customer service and selling experience
~ Must be brand and target driven
~To start 1st February 2012
~To apply: Please e-mail your CV to people@wandg.co.uk or complete an application form and hand it in to Reception
Sisley - Full Time Counter Manager
~ 37.5 hours per week
~ A passion for beauty and the ability to deliver exemplary customer service is essential
~ Must have the ability to drive and develop the luxury skincare account, motivate and coach individual team members to develop skills
~ Minimum 2 years beauty and retail management experience required
~ To apply: please e-mail a CV and covering letter to ztramontin@sisleyuk.com
Lancôme - Consultant
~ 15.5 hours per week
~ Over 2 full days, or over 3 part days
~ Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis
~ Full time working at peak times eg. Christmas, events, etc.
~ Beauty retailing experience preferred
~ Closing date Friday 13th January 2012
~To apply: Please e-mail your CV to people@wandg.co.uk or complete an application form and hand it in to Reception