Are you looking for a job at one of the many Jack Wills stores across the UK?
The History of Jack Wills
Before applying for your Jack Wills job, it’s important to know about the history behind Jack Wills, the ethos of their brand and what drives the people
who are lucky enough to say they have a job with Jack Wills. Founded 12 years ago in 1999 by Peter Williams and Robert Shaw, Jack Wills has become a
phenomenon of the British retail scene and a must have for every fashion conscious teen around. Originally aimed at the ‘ preppy’ university crowd and taking inspiration from established American brands using a similar aesthetics (such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Polo Ralph Lauren), Jack Wills founders Peter Williams and Robert Shaw) set about creating an exclusive and classically British brand.
Store & Jack Wills Job Locations
The very first Jack Wills store was located in the town of Salcombe in Devon before branching out, securing a strong Jack Wills presence in the well heeled areas ofLondon.London really is the hub of the Jack Wills scene. Jack Wills has it’s head quarters inLondon so chances of successfully getting a job working for Jack Wills is higher if you live in this area. Jack Wills has 8 stores inLondon each with their own employment requirements and therefore Jack Wills jobs to be done. The stores locations inLondon are as follows – Wimbledon, Clapham, Islington, Notting Hill, Soho,Richmond, with the company flagship and therefore theLondon location employing the most people who work for Jack Wills on a retail level, located inCovent Garden. The other locations in theUK where Jack Wills are located are typical coastal or university towns such as Harrogate, Eton,York andWinchester.
A job with Jack Wills is seen as nearly as prestigious as the actual wares itself. With the company turning over £40 million pounds and employing over 1,000 people, expansion and therefore recruitment for jobs both front of house and begin the scenes at Jack Wills is rapidly expanding.
Jack Wills Store Job Opportunities
When working for Jack Wills, in store, the company will require you to be motivated, funny, and enthusiastic and embody the look and ethos of the brand. Working for Jack Wills is often seen as exclusive positions to hold and this comes with the job benefits of a competitive wage plus discount on Jack Wills wares. As well as ‘ retails ambassador’ positions working with Jack Wills customers on the shop floor there are other Jack Wills job opportunities which require a bit more job and management experience. These are outlined below :
Jack Wills Store Managers
Dynamic individuals who can lead and motivate their Jack Wills store team. Previous fashion or retail experience is a must.
Assistant Jack Wills Store Managers
Reliable, energetic ‘ second in commands’, who can lead the team and push sales and store growth forward
Jack Wills Store Supervisors & Sales Assistant
Team players who are used to working within and leading a team happily and successfully
Part Time Jack Wills Dales Assistants
You must be helpful, approachable, reliable and professional
Temporary Summer Sales Assistants
This Jack Wills job would best suit individuals who are flexible, well presented, keen and up for a challenge
Jack Wills USA – Job Opportunities
As well as 37 stores located across the United Kingdom, Jack Wills has recently expanded with a foray into the American retails and fashion market opening 6 stores stateside in the last few years. Chosen for their exclusivity, the locations of these American Jack Wills stores and therefore job locations are as follows: Boston, Nantucket, Southampton, Newport, New Haven & Martha’s Vineyard.
What Does it take to work for Jack Wills?
As an equal opportunity employer, Jack Wills does and will not discrimate against any applicant based on their martial status, race, religion, colour, disability or age. They ask individuals to exhibit person style, have a passion for the Jack Wills brand and deliver first class customer service at all times. Local Jack Wills employment opportunities and positions can be viewed on their company home page along with an online application form for you to complete and submit.
Become a Jack Wills Model
Do you have what it takes to star in a Jack Will ad campaign or photo shoot? If you think you have star quality and Jack Wills would be crazy not to snap you as their latest cover girl or boy then do something about it! All you have to do is send in via post or email a recent photograph of yourself to the Jack Wills representatives at their London headquarters. If they like what you see you could be starting your job as a new Jack Wills model sooner then you know! All email and postal details of where to send your pictures to are on the Jack Wills homepage – good luck gorgeous!
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