Pod is an established home accessories and lifestyle retailer based in the South West of England with three successful shops in Bristol, Cheltenham and Oxford. An online shop, www.the podcompany.co.uk was launched in November 2006 and plans for a mail order catalogue and further shops are in the pipeline. This growth has been achieved through our passion for the products, the pod retail offering, and our dedication to providing an extraordinary and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers.
Current Vacancies:
Location: Oxford View on Map
Job Title: Part Time Sales Assistant
We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals with a creative flair to join our team. A passion for excellent customer service is a must.
Retail experience is preferred.
Please drop in your CV and covering letter to the manager Heather Robinson
oxford@thepodcompany.co.uk
Location: Bristol View on Map
Job Title: Part Time Sales Assistant
We are looking for bright & enthusiastic individuals with a creative flair to join our team. A passion for excellent customer service is essential.
Retail experience is preferred.
Please drop in with your CV & covering letter to the manager Sorcha O'Donaghue:
Clifton@thepodcompany.co.uk
Location: Bristol View on Map
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Pod is an established gift, home and lifestyle retailer based in the South West of England. With shops in Bristol, Cheltenham and Oxford, and an online shop www.thepodcompany.co.uk This growth has been achieved through a passion for design led products, and a dedication to providing an inspirational and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers.
We are looking for an Assistant Manager to help in our store in Bristol starting at the end of June. Working together with the Manager, this varied and interesting role is a great opportunity for someone with creative flair and enthusiasm to work in a stimulating environment with wonderful products. You will also be working with part-time staff and liaising with the buying team, web and office based staff.
You will be expected to:
- Assist the Manager in the day to day running of the shop
- Assist in merchandising of stock and window displays
- Process deliveries, replenish and rearrange the stock
- Respond to customer requests and comments
- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry
- Understand forthcoming customer initiatives and monitor what local competitors are doing
Candidate Requirements:
- Creative flair and real enthusiasm for our retail offer is essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good communication skills and a passion for excellent customer service
- Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative
- Retail experience necessary
Competitive salary
If you wish to apply for this vacancy please send your CV and a covering letter to
Sorcha O'Donoghue Email: clifton@thepodcompany.co.uk
Location: Oxford View on Map
Job Title: Store Manager
Pod is an established gift, home and lifestyle retailer based in the South West of England. With three successful shops in Bristol, Cheltenham and Oxford and an online shop www.thepodcompany.co.uk Pod has a passion for design led products and a dedication to providing an inspirational and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers.
We are looking for a highly creative and enthusiastic individual to manage our Oxford store. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with creative flair and excellent organisational skills to work in a stimulating environment with wonderful product and make a difference! New ideas and fresh thinking combined with a practical approach and an eye for detail will be highly valued. You will be working with an Assistant Manager, part-time staff and liaising with the buying team, web and office based staff.
You will be expected to:
- Manage and motivate a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
- Ensure smooth day to day running of the shop
- Plan and implement creative window displays
- Implement creative merchandising throughout the shop
- Process deliveries, replenish and rearrange the stock
- Organise special promotions, displays and events
- Deal with staffing issues including interviewing potential staff
- Maintain a high standard of order & cleanliness
- Ensure team undersands and adheres to company policies and procedures
- Delegate tasks where possible to enable the team to contribute to all aspects of running the store
- Respond to customer requests and comments
- Identify and resolve urgent issues
- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry
- Understand forthcoming customer initiatives and monitor what local competitors are doing.
- Liaise and provide constructive feedback on best and worst sellers to the buying team
Candidate Requirements:
- Creative flair and real enthusiasm for our retail offer is essential
- Visual merchandising experience necessary
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good communication skills and a passion for excellent customer service
- Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative
- Ability to work with a team
- Retail experience necessary
Competitive salary
If you wish to apply for this vacancy please send your CV and a covering letter to
Catherine Ball Email: catherine@thepodcompany.co.uk
