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Careers at Orvis
We are always interested in receiving applications from candidates with an enthusiasm for providing exceptional service to our esteemed customers. If you have current selling experience, working for a high-end brand, are enthusiastic and have proven sales success then we would like to hear from you for current or future vacancies.
Head Office
Retail Allocator (UK)
About Orvis
With over 165 years heritage, the Orvis brand origins lie in offering high quality product which strives to inspire the world to love the adventure and wonder in nature. Taking inspiration from these roots, we commit to high quality apparel which is timeless?and functional, incorporating cutting edge technology, style and comfort. A market leader in Fly-Fishing gear and built for purpose Dog products.
Orvis gives 5% of their pre-tax profits to protecting the environment and have funded eco and wildlife protection projects since the late 1800’s. Working year round supporting and fundraising for Pets As Therapy and The Mayfly Project to enable them to provide support to those that need it most. In 2020 we signed the Angling for All pledge, committing inclusivity and breaking down barriers in fly fishing and the outdoor world.
Position
The Retail Allocator is responsible for the daily decisions that will influence sales and profitability in Orvis retail stores by allocating the right product to the right store in the right quantity at the right time. They will analyse market trends and conditions, store inventory levels, product content and assortment, along with demographic requirements to make sound decisions that deliver assigned category sales and margin goals.
Responsibilities
- Executes seasonal allocation plans based on work done upstream in item planning and assortment planning, ensuring the ‘Right Product’ gets to the ‘Right Place’ at the ‘Right Time’.
- Examines and communicates category, subcategory, item and store performance to key business partners on a weekly basis through structured Monday reporting, and ad-hoc analysis.
- Supports UK Retail Operations in making decisions on product line allocation by SKU based on store size, location and format, working with merchandising and planning to define store range (or assortment) plan.
- Works with the Retail Operations Manager, Retails Sales Manager and Store teams to maximise floor space by category, answering store inquiries on new product allocations and upcoming programs.
- Monitors stock sell through and uses ‘Open to Ship’ budget parameters to maintain flow of inventory in line with seasonal and minimum store inventory plans.
- Monitors the performance of individual SKU’s and provides recommendations where stock can be moved or reallocated to maximise sales and stock turn.
- Provides recommendations on repeat items, analysing historical performance against plan with objective to maximise sales during lifecycle of product.
- Monitors end of season stock and consolidation efforts to ensure the business is selling product down in the correct locations.
- Works with Retail Group to define individual store profiles and decides allocations in line with category profiling.
- Create ‘In season’ documents for retail stores to simplify larger documents that are all channel for each season. Helping provide guidance for store planning and sales.
- Assist with the analysis of end of season sale/price down markdown strategies.
Desired Skills/Experience
The successful individual will possess excellent analytical skills, great attention to detail, the ability to organise time and tasks, and a desire to continuously learn and improve on the job. 1 years stock allocation and retail store experience.
Benefits
This role is full-time, Monday to Friday either office based in Andover, fully remote or hybrid working and in return we offer; life assurance, pension, generous staff discount, 25 days paid holidays plus bank holidays, child care vouchers and use of Orvis’ fishing beats in Hampshire.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000-23,000 per annum
Job Location: Andover
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Retail Stores
Take a look at our retail vacancies below.
Assistant Store Manager
Bath, Somerset
Position Profile
We are seeking a people focussed Assistant Manager for our store on the historic Pulteney Bridge in Bath, Somerset. One of Orvis’ top performing stores, the Bath store is centrally located and has been a recognisable feature on the high street for the past 21 years. We are proud to offer premium customer service and create exceptional customer experiences on a day-to-day basis.
The primary role is to support the Store Manager in the operational running of the store and to have the ability to successfully cover managerial responsibilities in their absence, with a proven ability to coach and encourage the team to exceed expectations on a daily basis.
Duties include:
- Supporting the team in building, developing and maintaining exceptional customer experiences through a consistent culture of coaching.
- Streamlining and maintaining omni-channel service opportunities.
- Creating and delivering a first-class shopping experience by finding ways to delight and inspire our customers while helping them with their retail purchases.
- Maintaining impeccable visual merchandising standards throughout the store that reflect the direction of the brand.
- Assisting with organisation and running of in-store marketing, social media, and events to drive brand recognition, engagement, and sales.
- Reading and reacting to sales reports and trends.
- Managing shop floor stock levels, processing new product delivery, and responding to low stock levels.
- Supporting the manager to ensure the store has appropriate staff cover, producing and maintaining schedules and time-sheets.
- Assisting and supporting other Orvis retail stores when management cover is required, as part of ongoing development.
Person
- Previous experience at Supervisor level or above is essential, including developing and leading a team in a commercial, people focussed, sales environment.
- Eager to develop and a willingness to learn in a store with a strong culture of coaching.
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A confident, highly motivated and consistently organised Manager with natural warmth in their approach to both customers and the team, and ability to have fun.
- A keen passion for what we do at Orvis and enthusiasm for the products, with enthusiasm to learn more about each department and product.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and multi-task whilst maintaining an outstanding level of customer service.
Benefits Include
- Pension
- Up to 60% staff discount
- Three times annual salary life assurance
- 33 days holiday
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Use of Orvis’ fishing beats in Hampshire
- Onboarding and ongoing training
- Manager in Training Programme
- Subsidised travel with Bath BID
- Sales Incentive Bonuses
- Annual recognition awards
Full-time, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, Permanent Contract
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Retail Sales Assistant (Key Holder/PT/Temp)
Position Profile
The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for creating a first-class shopping experience for Orvis customers.
Duties Include
- Welcome customers into the store
- Assist with their retail purchases, by providing exceptional customer service
- Promote the Orvis products with knowledge and enthusiasm
- Continually work to ensure the products and store are presented to a high standard
- Provide a professional fitting room service
- Confidently introduce customers to perfect partner products
- Work toward collective sales targets with the store team
- Find ways to delight and surprise the customer
- Create an environment for return visits by our customers
- Till operation
Person
Candidates should have previous retail clothing sales experience and a passion for selling, be computer literate, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic, fun team.
Hours
Working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week, plus additional hours to cover holidays, events and peak trade.
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Casual Associate
Duties will include assisting customers with all retail purchases, till operation and ensuring the store is kept to a high standard. Working on an “as and when” basis subject to the needs of the business.
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Retail Fly Fishing Sales Assistant
Duties will include assisting customers with all retail purchases, till operation and ensuring the store is kept to a high standard. Working 8 hours each week, which will include working weekends on a rota basis. Fishing knowledge or willingness to learn about fly fishing advantageous.
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Casual Associate
Duties will include assisting customers with all retail purchases, till operation and ensuring the store is kept to a high standard. Working on an “as and when” basis subject to the needs of the business.
Kelso, Scottish Borders
Retail Sales Assistant
Position Profile
The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for creating a first-class shopping experience for Orvis customers.
Duties Include
- Welcome customers into the store
- Assist with their retail purchases, by providing exceptional customer service
- Promote the Orvis products with knowledge and enthusiasm
- Continually work to ensure the products and store are presented to a high standard
- Provide a professional fitting room service
- Confidently introduce customers to perfect partner products
- Work toward collective sales targets with the store team
- Find ways to delight and surprise the customer
- Create an environment for return visits by our customers
- Till operation
Person
Candidates should have previous retail clothing sales experience and a passion for selling, be computer literate and enjoying working as part of a dynamic, fun team.
Hours
Working a minimum of 23.5 hours per week, plus additional hours to cover holidays, events and peak trade.
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Casual Associate
Bath, Somerset
Position Profile
Duties will include assisting customers with all retail purchases, till operation and ensuring the store is kept to a high standard. Working on an “as and when” basis subject to the needs of the business.
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Casual Associate
London
Duties will include assisting customers with all retail purchases, till operation and ensuring the store is kept to a high standard. Working on an “as and when” basis subject to the needs of the business.
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Casual Associate
Sherborne, Dorset
Duties will include assisting customers with all retail purchases, till operation and ensuring the store is kept to a high standard. Working on an “as and when” basis subject to the needs of the business.
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Orvis is committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion – we are actively creating positive change and challenging the way we think.
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To apply, please email our Human Resources Department at humanresources@orvis.co.uk with the respective job title as the subject line. Please include your resume, cover letter, and salary aspirations.
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