Harrods
Private Shopping Transaction Assistant
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About the Role
As a Transaction Assistant you will be working alongside our Operations team within Private Shopping, responsible for delivering a seamless client experience at point of sale. You will be responsible for processing complex transactions, packaging and dispatch, completing financial paperwork for audit and security processes. You will demonstrate detailed systems and till knowledge, able to resolve issues and queries and work in a fast paced environment.
You will also be responsible for:
- Investigating quotes for dispatch and delivery arrangements, both locally and internationally as required through our in-store specialist teams.
- Adhering to the Harrods Policy, Procedures and due diligence guidelines.
- Upholding the Harrods Values and striving to deliver the best luxury service at point of sale by providing an impartial central support to our Private Shopping team.
- Communicating clearly and concisely with colleagues through all channels, providing the very best level of support.
- Logging work correctly, in a timely manner and is able to locate as required including goods on approval, bank transfers, gift card sales, transactions to be completed in transaction services, and dispatches.
- Facilitating processes including alterations, dynamic currency conversion, gift wrap, and engraving.
About You
You will be experienced in processing transactions, operational procedures, and delivering seamless support to the wider team. It is important to be accurate and process driven, able to work quickly and meet deadlines without affecting quality of work.
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In order to be successful for this role, you will possess the following skills and behaviours:
- Able to multi-task within a busy environment.
- Knowledgeable in a range of currencies and payment processes.
- A flexible approach to working within a large team, including assisting one or more Private Shoppers at once.
- Initiative and the ability to think on your feet.
- Process orientated, organised and methodical in your approach to any given task.
- A team player and collaborative style.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
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Additional Information
- Time Type: Permanent
- Department: Personal and Private Shopping Operations (Jaz Mandair)
As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store.
As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.
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