Outdoor Gear Advisor — Flexible Hours

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on outdoor gear

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

Annual bonus up to £750

Perks platform discounts

Job summary

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd. in Reading is hiring Sales Assistants (Customer Advisors) to help customers find the right gear while enjoying flexible hours.

You’ll receive full training on boot fitting, gait analysis, and rucksack fitting, and benefit from the company’s strong focus on outdoor brands and customer service. As part of a friendly store team, you’ll deliver outstanding shopping experiences, maintain a tidy shop, and participate in weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong communication with diverse customers.
• Good organisation and ability to multitask.
• Willingness to learn about outdoor products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a standout shopping experience by understanding each customer’s needs and helping them find the right outdoor gear.
• Keep the store looking welcoming and well presented for every customer.
• Build product knowledge through training and hands-on experience.
• Learn and deliver specialist services like gait analysis, boot fitting and rucksack fitting.
• Help store run smoothly by keeping shelves tidy and stockrooms organised.
• Be part of a flexible team with weekend shifts.
• Take part in ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organised

Learn quickly

Job description

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd. in Reading is hiring Sales Assistants (Customer Advisors) to help customers find the right gear while enjoying flexible hours.

You’ll receive full training on boot fitting, gait analysis, and rucksack fitting, and benefit from the company’s strong focus on outdoor brands and customer service. As part of a friendly store team, you’ll deliver outstanding shopping experiences, maintain a tidy shop, and participate in weekend shifts.