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Paperchase

Retail

United Kingdom

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Paperchase is a chain of retail stores which specialises in the sale of stylish stationery products, art and craft materials, gifts and greetings cards. The company was founded back in 1968 by two art students, Judith Cash and Eddie Pond and there are now Paperchase stores all over the United Kingdom and throughout various countries around the world. As well as individual stores, there are also Paperchase outlets in other stores such as Selfridges, Harrods, House of Fraser and bookshop, Waterstones. The parent company of Paperchase is now Primary Capital.

Paperchase are a constantly expanding company and, as a result, are always looking for new people to join their existing team. Students looking for part time retail jobs could join the retail sales team and work as a sales assistant in a local store. Duties will involve dealing with the general public and providing a quality customer experience. Handling cash, credit cards and, tidying and restocking shelves are also possible duties. For those looking for graduate jobs and careers in retail and other areas, there are many other aspects to working for Paperchase. Distribution centre jobs, retail management jobs and head office careers could all be possibilities, depending on your area of expertise.

Student jobs at Paperchase will probably be as part of the retail sales team where you will work as a sales assistant in one of the United Kingdom stores. Paperchase have flagship stores in some major cities so you could even be working in one of those stores. Paperchase look for people who can provide exceptional customer service and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Obviıusly, you will also need to be passionate about Paperchase products, too. If you are outgoing and warm and able to build a rapport with customers then Paperchase jobs might suit you. Paperchase off career progression opportunities for those who want to build careers with the company.

Paperchase stores are based all over the United Kingdom both as standalone stores and also as concessions in department stores, too, so students may find they are studying close to a local Paperchase store. There are flagship stores in London, the north of England and also in Glasgow in Scotland. Paperchase have also expanded internationally and are represented in western Europe and Dubai.

Paperchase recruit their staff on an ongoing basis as and when vacancies arise. They have a Paperchase careers section on their website where you can view qualifications and experience (if any) required and where vacancies arise. If you can be flexible about which stores you work in, then there could be a better chance of getting Paperchase jobs. In your application, Paperchase look to see if you have demonstrated a passion for the Paperchase brand. As students, maybe you already use Paperchase products regularly so you could use knowledge of their products to strengthen your application.

Full time and part time retail jobs with Paperchase could be very rewarding, especially for students and school leavers who might be interested in a future career in retail management or other areas of retail. So, if you haven’t already, get your CV in order and start applying for retail jobs today.

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