Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor

Superdrug Stores Plc; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Blackburn is looking for passionate individuals to join as Apprentice Sales Advisers. You will deliver excellent customer service, maintain store presentation, and gain valuable retail training leading to a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship. Join this exciting opportunity to develop your career in retail with full-time hours and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount for staff

Excellent training

Sales incentives

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Must be confident and clear in communication.
• Should be passionate about retail and customer service.
• Desire to learn and improve knowledge and skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the till point delivering excellent service.
• Help maintain stock levels and ensure store presentation.
• Work with the team to improve communication and teamwork.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Passion for retail

Willingness to learn

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Grade 4 / C GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

In our Apprentice Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved. Your role at Superdrug as one of our Apprentice Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers mostly at the till point where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don't miss out on any of our great Star Buys. You'll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets. Your Assessor and store team will work with you to improve your communication, team work and organisational skills. They will support you with your employability skills including interview skills, CV preparation, managing your money, health, and wellbeing. Your training will take place in store so no college days! At the end of your training, you will complete an end point assessment and on successful completion you will achieve a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship. During your Apprenticeship your Assessor and Store Manager will discuss with you any potential progression opportunities, including becoming a sales advisor, team leader or other retail roles. It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug Apprentice Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the till point delivering excellent service and ensuring customers don’t miss out on Star Buys.
• Help maintain stock levels and store presentation.
• Work with your Assessor and store team to improve communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Engage in employability skills development (interview skills, CV preparation, money management, health and wellbeing).
• Complete training in store and progress to an end point assessment to achieve Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Confident and clear communication skills.
• Passionate about retail and customer service.
• Desire to learn and improve knowledge and skills.
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for customers (training provided).
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change.
• You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full-time shifts.
• You HAVEN'T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
• You are eligible to work in the UK.
• You are brand new to retail.

Benefits & Rewards

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Hours & Salary

Hours: 39 hours a week
Salary: From £9.50 per hour