Retail Associate

Job description

Variety and Challenge. Growth and Opportunity.

In the retail business, we move fast. We’re always adapting, evolving and innovating. And the fast pace brings variety and challenge, along with continued growth and opportunity.

Welcome to TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer of clothing and homeware worldwide. Our retail chains include TK Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the United Kingdom; TK Maxx in Australia; TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the United States; and Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada. In 2018, TJX had over $35 billion in sales, more than 4000 shops and 249,000 Associates. As a retailer committed to growth, success is always in style at TJX!

Do you get along well with customers? Do you like to keep the store neat and tidy? Long queue at the checkout no problem? Then this job is really something for you!

Different hours possible from Monday to Sunday, so you have plenty of time to do fun things in your free time.

What you will do with us

As a sales employee at TK Maxx, you will join a close-knit team that will quickly feel like family. There is much to learn; you will therefore hardly get bored. Together with your colleagues you make sure the store looks great. Our range is constantly changing. It will therefore never get boring and you will always walk through a store that radiates inspiration. One time you are behind the cash register helping customers with checkout, the other time you help them find their way in our store. This way you ensure that customers leave the store with a great feeling.

Who are you? As a calling card for our stores, you bring a great atmosphere and natural warmth. You are positive, enthusiastic and approachable. You radiate this to customers, who are just as diverse as your colleagues. It can sometimes be nice and busy in the store, but you keep your head cool. You provide a pleasant shopping environment and make customers feel comfortable in every situation.

And why should you choose us? Honesty, reliability and being yourself are our number one priority. We treat each other with respect and will always encourage you to be yourself. You can make your voice heard and work closely together in your team. We give you the guidance and support you need. Are you as ambitious as we are? That's great, because with us you can grow! We are more than happy to support you at every step in your career at TK Maxx.

What do we offer you? We pay the same salary for a sales employee, regardless of your age (we do not use youth wages)

We like to take good care of our staff and offer a good salary, staff discount and a matching contract. And even more: • Contract of 12-16 hours • Competitive salary • 24 vacation days (for full-time employment) • Travel allowance (if you live more than 10 km from the store) • 8% holiday pay • Pension scheme • Staff discount and we organize 8 double discount weekends per year • Group health insurance • An extensive induction program so that you are well prepared • A dynamic and colorful working environment

Would you like to take a look at one of our stores before applying? Click here to discover a taste of our environment.

We welcome applications from everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and registered partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

At TJX Europe we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where all our associates feel welcome, valued and engaged. It’s the diversity of our associates that drives our success, and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone that wants to be part of our growing business.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.