Retail Set-Up & Maintenance Assistant

About us

Arlettie puts the most incredible luxury within easy reach of those who love it and dream of it. From the greatest Parisian fashion houses to the jewellers of the Place Vendome, and the most prominent designers, Arlettie has been fine-tuning its selections for 25 years. With more than 200 sales in London, Paris and Online, Arlettie is the leader in organising private sales in the industry.

About the job

Join our Arlettie team and embark on a global journey, organizing exclusive private sales around the world for one of the most iconic luxury brand. There will be approximately 7 to 10 sales per year, each lasting around 15 days. When you are not travelling, you may be asked to support sales activities at your local showroom.

We are looking for a Retail Set-Up & Maintenance Assistant to support our team in overseeing the event set-up including furniture, fixtures, maintenance, and wall set-ups.

Job description

Responsibilities:

To support the smooth running of the retail store by carrying out hands-on maintenance, furniture repairs, and wall set-ups, ensuring the store is safe, functional, and visually always presented to brand standards.

Event Responsibilities:

· Carry out basic furniture repairs and adjustments within the store

· Support wall set-ups, fixtures, fittings, and visual merchandising installations

· Assemble, move, and dismantle display furniture and retail equipment

· Ensure all work is completed safely, cleanly, and with minimal disruption to the venue

· Maintain high standards of store presentation and cleanliness

· Use tools and equipment in line with health & safety requirements

· Identify and report maintenance or safety issues to management

Profile required

Personal Attributes

· Practical and solution-focused

· Takes pride in high standards and attention to detail

· Calm and professional in a customer-facing environment

· Team-oriented and approachable

· Adaptable and happy to support varied store needs

· Work flexibly to support trading hours and store operational needs

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience in a practical, hands-on or manual role (retail, maintenance, construction, or similar)
  
• Comfortable using basic hand tools
  
• Good physical fitness, with ability to lift and move fixtures safely
  
• Awareness of health & safety in a customer-facing environment
  
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible
  

Desirable

• Experience working in a retail store or showroom environment
  
• Basic carpentry, DIY, or handyman skills
  
• Experience supporting visual merchandising or store fixtures
  

Package

· Full-time role

· Opportunity to work in different countries all around the world

· Competitive Salary