Entry Level Sales Assistant - Immediate Start

BlackwaterRecruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwater Recruitment is seeking individuals for a Central London-based sales role representing leading fundraising brands through face-to-face events and retail campaigns. No prior sales experience required, with full-time availability 4–5 days per week (Mon–Sat) and comprehensive training provided.

You will develop practical sales, communication and customer service skills while meeting individual and team targets.

Qualifications

• 4–5 full days per week (Mon–Sat) availability.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence engaging with new people face-to-face.
• Positive, professional and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Represent recognised fundraising brands through face-to-face events and retail campaigns across London.
• Engage with potential customers, build rapport and deliver a positive experience.
• Present campaigns clearly and answer customer questions.
• Work toward sales goals while developing communication skills.
• Attend client training and daily upskilling sessions.

Skills

Full-time availability

English communication

Face-to-face

Customer-focused

Job description

Kickstart Your Sales Career in Central London!

Please Note Before Applying: Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK and full-time equivalent availability of 4-5 full days per week (Monday-Saturday). This is a long-term opportunity and is not suitable for candidates currently in school, college or university, or current international students.

Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can develop practical sales, communication and customer service skills?

Our Central London-based client is expanding their customer-facing team and is looking for confident, motivated individuals to represent recognised fundraising brands through face-to-face event and retail campaigns across London.

No previous sales experience is required, with client training and invitations to daily upskilling sessions available from the start.

Ideal Candidate:

• Full-time equivalent availability of 4-5 full days per week (Monday-Saturday).
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence engaging with new people face-to-face.
• A positive, professional and customer-focused approach.
• A genuine interest in developing within a long-term customer-facing opportunity.

The Role:

• Representing recognised fundraising brands through face-to-face event and retail campaigns across London.
• Engaging with potential customers, building rapport and delivering a positive customer experience.
• Presenting client campaigns clearly and answering customer questions.
• Working towards individual and team sales goals while developing your communication and customer engagement skills.
• Earnings: A Brand Awareness Fee (earnings paid for each full day you represent a client, where applicable), plus uncapped commission and performance incentives.
• Client Training: Invitations to client training and daily upskilling sessions focused on sales, communication and customer engagement.
• Skill Development: Opportunities to broaden your existing skills through practical customer-facing experience.
• Recognition & Experiences: Networking opportunities, annual R&Rs and recognition experiences may be available based on performance.
• Social Culture: Regular social activities, team nights and company events.

No previous experience is required. Those with experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, events, promotions or other customer-facing roles are encouraged to apply, although previous experience is not essential.

Successful applicants will join the client on a subcontracted basis. Earnings consist of a Brand Awareness Fee (where applicable), plus uncapped commission and performance incentives, with earnings paid weekly.

This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/college/university) or current international students. Due to availability, applicants must be able to commit to 4-5 full working days per week (Monday-Saturday).

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