Bessette Ltd
Part-Time Sales Associate (Luxury Fashion & Brand Events)
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Location: Kensington, London Position Type: Part-Time (Primarily Weekends & Event Evenings) Contract Length: 12-Month Contract (Opportunity to transition to Full-Time) Compensation: Base Hourly Rate
Company Description
Bessette, founded by Alli Sims Peter and Vanessa Mace, offers a curated selection of timeless designer pieces at discounted prices. The brand focuses on delivering a refined, high-end shopping experience that makes luxury more accessible. Customers can discover both established luxury houses and contemporary designers in one carefully edited assortment. With discounts of up to 70% off, Bessette combines style, value, and service for discerning fashion enthusiasts. The company is committed to creating an elevated retail environment grounded in taste, authenticity, and exceptional customer care.
Role Description
The Part-Time Sales Associate (Luxury Fashion & Brand Events) will support daily in-store operations and customer service for Bessette’s London location. This contract, on-site role involves:
- Greeting and assisting clients
- Offering styling guidance
- Ensuring a welcoming, premium atmosphere
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Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining visual merchandising standards
- Managing stock on the sales floor
- Handling sales transactions with accuracy and discretion
The Sales Associate will also help prepare and execute brand events, trunk shows, and special promotions, including setup, guest assistance, and event breakdown. Collaboration with the store and brand teams to share client feedback, meet sales goals, and uphold Bessette’s luxury service standards is a key part of the role.
This role has the possibility to turn into a full-time role.
Qualifications
- Strong customer service and clienteling abilities, with a focus on building long-term relationships in a luxury retail environment.
- Knowledge of contemporary and luxury fashion brands, trends, and styling, with the ability to offer confident, tasteful wardrobe advice.
- Experience in sales and POS operations, transaction processing, and basic reporting.
- Event support skills such as setup, guest coordination, and on-site problem solving for brand activations and in-store experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and inclusive approach to all clients and team members.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining store presentation and stockroom order.
- Ability to work on-site in London on a part-time, contract basis, including weekends and evenings as needed.
- Prior experience in fashion retail, luxury sales, or hospitality is highly beneficial; additional languages are a plus.
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What We Offer
- Competitive Base
- Career Growth: Direct pathway to a permanent, full-time role as store operations expand.
- Exclusive Access: Opportunities to work closely with luxury brand founders, designers, and industry events.
- Employee Discount: Generous discounts across our entire fashion catalog.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short cover letter explaining why you are the ideal fit for our Kensington boutique to alicia.lake@shopbessette.com.
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