Causal Retail Assistant - Reading FC

Fanatics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global sports merchandise company in Reading is seeking a Casual Retail Assistant to join its Sunderland Store. This part-time role involves greeting customers, processing sales, and maintaining retail standards. Candidates should have retail experience and be available for extended hours on game days. Ideal applicants possess strong communication skills and a fun demeanor. Join the team to reshape the fan experience and support the brand during exciting events.

Qualifications

• Past experience working in retail or sales preferred.
• Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events.
• Foreign language skills are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience enjoyable.
• Make recommendations based on observations and conversations.
• Maintain sales floor and stockroom standards with attention to detail.
• Process sales transactions via Fanatics POS.

Skills

Fun, professional demeanour

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Description

Calling all sports fans! Are you looking at making extra money while having fun? Join our team as a Casual Retail Assistant and be part of the action taking place in the Sunderland Store.

Role Purpose

Retail Assistants are responsible for carrying out the front-line selling effort, driving sales revenue for the organization, creating the ultimate experience for our fans, as well as maintaining excellent retail standards through the back-of-house operations. Retail Assistants will drive results through effective communication and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a winning team! Retail Assistants will usually be expected to work a part-time schedule which can include days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one
• Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans
• Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a seamless shopping experience
• Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail
• Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)
• Housekeeping, cleanliness, and general standards
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team

The job duties list is not exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope /level of the role.

Experience & Knowledge

• Past experience working in retail or sales preferred
• Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events
• Foreign language skills are beneficial but not essential

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a fun, professional demeanour
• Demonstrated ability to build product knowledge of Team/League inventory
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in fast-paced environments, servicing a diverse fan base
• Ability to maintain high standards of organization and cleanness
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong verbal communication skills

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

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Job Info

• Locations: Select car leasing stadium, Junction 11, M4, Reading RG2 0FL
• Job Schedule: Part time/Casual
• Regular or Temporary: Regular