Expression of Interest - Seasonal Store Colleague - Essex

JD Group; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking a motivated Sales Assistant to enhance customer shopping experiences in Thurrock. Key responsibilities include driving sales, maintaining stock standards, and collaborating with team members to meet store targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude towards challenges, and flexibility to work varied shifts. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development and personal growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a customer-focused retail environment.
• Enthusiastic approach to challenges for personal development.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets.
• Ensure timely replenishment of stock on the shop floor.

Skills

Positive attitude towards fast-paced environment

Confident interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Role overview

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! This is an expression of interest application. Once our seasonal roles go live, we’ll be in touch with a link to formally apply for our Seasonal Store Colleague positions.

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

Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store.

Continuously maintaining clean and tidy stock standards on shop floor for customers at all times.

Collaborate with your team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on current trends, in store promotions and continuously evolving store processes.

Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.

Utilise the in‑store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.

Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity.

Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full‑size range is on the shop floor where possible.

Ensure that product is priced correctly.

To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.

Always represent JD Sports in the most professional manner.

Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.

Role objectives and KPI’s

Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

Actively drive sales to support the store in meeting and exceeding the store’s financial goals.

Ensure the timely and accurate replenishment of stock on the shop floor to maintain optimal product availability.

Skills and Experience

A positive attitude towards a fast‑paced, customer‑focused retail environment.

An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself, your career and learn new skills.

Confident interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.