Casual Sales Assistant

Evans Cycles; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Cycles in Guildford is seeking a customer-focused sales assistant to welcome customers and offer friendly, informed advice on bikes, accessories, and clothing.

You will build strong product knowledge and drive sales through upselling and cross-selling that genuinely helps customers, while keeping the shop floor tidy and merchandised. Training is provided, and reliability and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer-first mindset with strong communication.
• Genuine enthusiasm for cycling; training provided.
• Team-player in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage customers with friendly, professional advice.
• Build product knowledge across bikes, accessories, and clothing.
• Drive sales through smart upselling and cross-selling that genuinely helps the customer.
• Support stock management and keep the shop floor organised.
• Handle till transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of merchandising and store presentation.
• Promote safe cycling and help customers choose the right safety gear.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Cycling enthusiasm

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

What You\'ll Do

• Welcome and engage customers with friendly, professional advice.
• Build strong product knowledge across bikes, accessories, and clothing.
• Drive sales through smart upselling and cross-selling that genuinely helps the customer.
• Support stock management and keep the shop floor organised.
• Handle till transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of merchandising and store presentation.
• Promote safe cycling and help customers choose the right safety gear for their ride.

Qualifications

What You\'ll Bring

• A customer-first mindset and strong communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for cycling. You don't need to be an expert, we'll train you.
• A team-player approach and the pace to thrive in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a real willingness to learn.

Additional Information

How We Work

Our values shape every shift, every conversation, every decision:

• Think Without Limits: Move fast, take bold action, and bring the team with you.
• Own It and Back Yourself: Take responsibility, master the basics, and drive results.
• Be Relevant: Stay connected to our people, our partners, and the planet.