Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor

Superdrug Stores Plc; Longton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Longton seeks an Apprentice Sales Adviser to serve customers and help maintain store presentation. This role offers practical training towards a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates are passionate about retail and customer service with strong communication skills. Working hours are 39 per week with a salary starting from £9.50 per hour.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount for staff

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

• You are not currently in any form of education and available for full-time shifts.
• You have not completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
• You are eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the till point, delivering excellent service.
• Help ensure the store is well stocked and maintain high presentation.
• Contribute to achieving store targets.

Skills

Confident and clear communication skills

Passionate about retail and customer service

Desire to learn and improve knowledge and skills

Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

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, 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 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, primarily at the till point, delivering excellent service and ensuring customers do not miss out on Star Buys.
• Help ensure the store is well stocked and maintain a high level of store presentation.
• Actively contribute to achieving store targets.
• Collaborate with your Assessor and store team to improve communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Receive support with employability skills including interview skills, CV preparation, money management, health and wellbeing.
• Training will take place in store; no college days.
• Complete an end point assessment and, on successful completion, achieve a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship.
• Discuss potential progression opportunities with your Assessor and Store Manager, including becoming a sales advisor, team leader or other retail roles.
• Be part of a team that values development and offers real career progression through in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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 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 HAVE NOT completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
• You are eligible to work in the UK.
• You are brand new to retail and passionate about beauty and health; enjoy talking to customers.

Rewards & Benefits

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

Come and be part of something special!