- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Selective Retailing & Department Stores
- Posted
- 15, 2026
About Harrods
Established in 1849, Harrods is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury department stores, distinguished by its Knightsbridge address, exceptional product selection and tradition of attentive service. As an employer, it brings together expertise across fashion, beauty, fine jewellery, food, hospitality, buying, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its environment combines British retail heritage with the evolving expectations of an international clientele, placing particular importance on product knowledge, discretion and operational precision. For professionals drawn to luxury retail, Harrods offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised institution where commercial expertise and thoughtful customer service shape the experience of the brand.
The Retail Supervisor leads Sales Associates and Specialists in delivering customer service, sales and product expertise, and supports terminal opening and closing routines, floor operations, counts, price changes and stock reviews. This permanent, full-time role also requires morning and evening shifts and weekends; successful applicants must provide five years of satisfactory references and pass a Criminal Record Check to obtain an airside pass.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Sales Associates and Specialists to deliver exceptional customer service, demonstrate product knowledge and build customer relationships that support business goals.
- Support the management team with terminal opening and closing routines.
- Deliver sales and service with the team in the Sales Manager’s absence.
- Support operational control of the sales floor, oversee daily counts, action price changes and review stock levels.
- Carry out other daily duties and act as an ambassador for the Harrods brand.
Qualifications
- Previous experience with opening and closing duties.
- Strong communication skills to make a quick, lasting impact in a highly skilled team.
- Ability to deliver sales and service through the team in the Manager’s absence.
- Experience supporting operational control of the floor, overseeing daily counts, actioning price changes and reviewing stock levels.
- Ability to work morning and evening shifts and weekends.
- Successful applicants must provide satisfactory references covering the last five years and pass a Criminal Record Check to obtain an airside pass.
Skills
Experience
Experience as a team leader or in a supervisory role, ideally in retail.
Workplace
This position is based in Gatwick, England, UK, within easy reach of London.
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Benefits
A friendly working environment, career-building opportunities and support across the business’s specialisms.
Culture
Harrods’ workplace culture is shaped by its heritage as an iconic British luxury retailer, with a strong emphasis on exceptional service, product expertise and meticulous attention to detail. Its dynamic, international environment brings together teams across retail, dining and specialist services, where collaboration and discretion are central to delivering a distinctive customer experience.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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