Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor

Superdrug Stores Plc; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail health and beauty store is seeking Apprentice Sales Advisers to provide excellent customer service and maintain store presentation. Responsibilities include serving customers, stock management, and participating in training to improve skills. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and maths, be available for full-time shifts, and must not have completed a Retail Apprenticeship before. The role offers training and real career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

• Must have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• Not currently in any form of education and available for full time shifts.
• Must be brand new to retail.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers primarily at the till point.
• Ensure the store is well stocked.
• Maintain high levels of store presentation.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Passionate about retail

Desire to learn

Flexible working hours

Education

Grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) 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, teamwork 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 adviser, 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

• Confident and clear communication skills
• Passionate about retail and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

Qualifications

• You qualify if 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

Additional Information

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, you'll have a great time at Superdrug working as an Apprentice Sales Adviser. Working in one of our stores is fun and no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great benefits and opportunities to progress. An Apprentice Sales Adviser role is just the start!

Benefits and Progression

• 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

We are a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun. Our success comes from our people — they make the difference. We're all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!