Trend-Setting Retailer Primark Recruits for King of Prussia Mall Positions

Leading fashion retailer hosting in-mall hiring sessions for the brand's second U.S. store, opening in November

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Oct 12, 2015, 11:03 ET

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: Primark, one of Europe's leading fashion retailers known for up-to-the-minute fashion at value-for-the-money prices, is now actively recruiting for part-time and full-time positions at Pennsylvania's King of Prussia Mall. Launching in November, the store is Primark's second U.S. location following the opening of its Boston flagship last month.

Primark will be adding nearly 500 permanent jobs with the opening of its King of Prussia location, supplemented with a significant number of seasonal positions. Positions under recruitment include:

Retail Assistant
Cash Office Assistant
Stock Room Assistant
Retail Supervisor
Visual Merchandising Supervisor
HR Assistant
Department Manager
In-Store Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Primark welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Eligible candidates must be fashion-minded and 16 years of age or older. Flexible shifts are available including day, evening and overnight opportunities.

WHERE: Hiring sessions occur in front of Primark - Plaza Lower Level, King of Prussia Mall, 160 North Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, Pa.

WHEN: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.

Candidates can also visit www.JoinPrimark.com to learn about job openings and apply online.

WHO:
Primark is one of the largest clothing retailers in Europe, offering customers quality, up-to-the-minute designs at value-for-money prices for all members of the family—from womenswear, menswear and childrenswear to home. It has more than 290 stores and employs over 62,000 people in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France and the U.S. Primark, which is a subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc, was founded in June 1969 in the Republic of Ireland. Primark has been ranked a Leader by the UK's Ethical Trading Initiative since 2011, and in 2014 Greenpeace's Detox campaign recognized Primark as a leader on the issue of chemicals management.

Joining Primark is like joining a family. Primark is driven by its people who have an absolute passion for retail, are enthusiastic, dedicated and committed to delivering results and excellence in all their activities. People are the backbone of Primark's business.

Primark is an avid supporter of an education model that is life-long and has many openings and access points. Becoming a retail associate today, doesn't have to stop there as many opportunities exist where one can shape a position at Primark into a career. In this growing organization, employees are encouraged to develop skills, build knowledge and, in the future, make the most of opportunities in the home store, across the U.S. Northeast or even overseas. Opportunities are driven by one's potential and own ambition.

For more information, visit Primark.com or follow @Primark on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CONTACT: Maggie Meluzio, 646-510-6578, [email protected]

SOURCE Primark