Store Colleague

TN United Kingdom; Bromley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Sales Assistant to enhance customer experiences and drive sales. This role involves providing exceptional service, maintaining store standards, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and strong communication skills, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25% discount on products

Exclusive retail and hospitality discounts

Access to counselling services

Health cash plans

Internal development courses

Access to apprenticeships

Discounted gym memberships

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.
• Confident in engaging with customers and resolving queries.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and drive sales.
• Maintain high visual and merchandising standards.
• Process sales transactions accurately.

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers warmly, ensuring they receive the best experience, and understanding the customer service measurement programme.
2. Drive and exceed sales targets by utilizing in-store devices, offering the full product range, and maximizing opportunities for add-on sales.
3. Maintain high visual and merchandising standards by ensuring the shop floor is clean, well-stocked, and displays are organized according to brand guidelines.
4. Support overall store operations by assisting in other departments as needed, representing the company professionally, and adhering to safety guidelines.
5. Process sales transactions, including cash handling and card payments accurately.
6. Upsell and cross-sell products to maximise sales opportunities.
7. Maintain stock levels on the shop floor and ensure shelves are well-organized and appealing.
8. Address and resolve customer queries in a professional manner.
9. Work closely with other sales assistants and team members to achieve store targets.

Role objectives and KPIs:

1. Contribute to achieving or exceeding the store's monthly sales target.
2. Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.
3. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.
4. Maintain a high Net Promoter Score.
5. Ensure all stock on the shop floor is fully replenished.

Skills and Experience:

• A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.
• An ability to enthusiastically view challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Confident interpersonal and communication skills, thriving in social situations through engagement with customers.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.

Benefits:

• Company discount of 25% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors).
• Exclusive deals and discounts from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health).
• Access to counselling services, digital health, and well-being advice via TELUS Health.
• Health cash plans.
• Wide range of internal development courses to support your career journey with the Group.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications — earn while you learn and gain nationally recognized qualifications (England only).
• Discounted gym memberships at JD Gyms.
• Access to colleague networks to share experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.
• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation.
• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change.