Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy chain in Manchester is looking for Apprentice Sales Advisers. This role involves serving customers at the till, maintaining store presentation, and participating in training to improve communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates are passionate about retail, have strong communication skills, and are available for full-time shifts. Opportunities for career progression are available upon successful completion of the program.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount for friends/family

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

• Confident and clear communication skills.
• Passionate about retail and customer service.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills.
• Flexible working hours and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the till and provide excellent service.
• Help maintain stock levels and store presentation.
• Work with the team to improve skills.
• Complete in-store training and end point assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service passion

Desire to learn

Flexibility

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 at the till and provide excellent service to ensure customers don’t miss out on Star Buys
• Help keep the store well stocked and maintain a high level of store presentation
• Be involved in achieving store targets
• Work with your Assessor and store team to improve communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Participate in training in-store (no college days) and complete end point assessment
• Progress opportunities may include roles such as sales advisor or team leader

Qualifications and Requirements

• Confident and clear communication skills
• Passionate about retail and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve knowledge/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

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