Sales Associate (f/m/d) - London - Part-time (Summer Season)
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Position Overview & Specifications
BIRKENSTOCK is a global footwear brand that stands for quality, function and all-round well-being. The historic roots of this long-standing family-run company can be traced back to the year 1774. Nowadays, the product portfolio comprises sandals and closed shoes, accessories, natural cosmetics as well as beds and sleep systems. With more than 5,500 employees, BIRKENSTOCK is the German shoe industryβs largest employer. BIRKENSTOCK has 16 locations in Germany and privately owned distribution companies in Europe, Asia and the USA.
For our Retail UK division, at our locations in London (Carnaby Street) we are looking for a
Sales Associate (f/m/d) - Part-time (Summer Season)
YOUR TASKS:
- Selling our products ... of course. But more importantly:
- With your customer-focussed sales approach, you convert the people visiting our store into happy and satisfied Birkenstock fans.
- You handle payments responsibly and
- See to the cleanliness of the store.
- You always keep your cool and get to work before the work gets you.
- Last but not least, you take care of restocking, think about the processes you work in and try to improve them.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Experience in retail trade; preferably footwear/apparel/lifestyle
- Passion for sales & products combined with a selling attitude
- Very good consulting skills and a customer-focussed mindset
- Hands-on mentality
- Flexible teamplayer with high resilience and strong work ethic
- Proficient English and ideally another language
- Sophisticated & dapper appearance and demeanor
WE OFFER:
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Associate (f/m/d) - London - Part-time (Summer Season) roles across Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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