Christmas Temp - Sales Assistant - Old Kent Road

Smyths Toys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading toy retailer in Greater London is seeking Sales Assistants for temporary contracts with competitive pay rates. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, maintaining store cleanliness, and teamwork. Retail experience is a plus but not mandatory. This role requires flexibility as stores operate seven days a week. Employees enjoy various benefits including annual leave and in-store discounts.

Benefits

4 weeks annual leave

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

In-store discount

Life Assurance Cover

Qualifications

• Retail experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours as stores are open 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants.
• Work as part of a fast-paced team.
• Pack shelves and merchandise.
• Work on tills and assist in store operations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Smyths Toys

About the Role

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an expanding business, filled with fun

& exciting opportunities?

Come and join our team of superheroes, as we are on the search to recruit our next generation of Sales Assistants, for Smyths Toys Superstores!

This is a temporary contract, with a rate of pay of £12.80 per hour for over 21 and £10.55 per hour

for under 21.

For nightpack -The rate of pay for hours worked between 10pm and 7am is £14.72 for over 21s and £12.13 for 18-20.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Work as part of a fast paced and dynamic team
• Keep the store clean and tidy
• Pack shelves and merchandise
• Work delivery and complete price changes
• Work on the tills
• Learn about and keep up to date with our products in order to help customers

The Ideal Candidate

Retail experience in the following areas is highly desirable, but not essential :

• Outdoor / Bikes
• Nursery
• Software & Gaming
• Backdoor / Warehouse

Our stores are open 7 days a week so we need our Sales Assistants to be as flexible as possible.

As you will be joining one of our new stores, you will be expected to work increased hours in order to complete your training prior to your official store opening.

Initially, you will be hired on a temporary basis to give you the opportunity to see if you enjoy this fast paced world of retail.

Benefits

• A benefits package inclusive of : 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover Employee Assistance Programme In-store discount Company Maternity and Paternity Payments Special Life-Event Gifts Length of Service Awards