Expression of Interest - Seasonal Store Colleague - North East

JD GROUP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to sales goals. Join a team that values career development and provides various benefits, including discounts and health plans. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to work various shifts.

Benefits

25% company discount

Discounted gym memberships

Access to digital health services

Wide range of internal development courses

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in social situations through customer engagement.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop professionally.
• Experience in a customer-focused retail environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
• Drive and exceed sales targets through effective upselling.
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards on the shop floor.

Skills

Positive attitude towards fast-paced retail

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 SalesAssistant 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

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

Role objectivesand KPI’s

• Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.
• Drive all additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.
• Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.
• Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.
• 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 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.

Benefits

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

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