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Garden House Hospice Care; Royston; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden House Hospice Care in Royston is seeking a Sales Assistant for our charity shop to support day-to-day operations and help reach sales targets. You will provide friendly customer service, maintain high store standards, and assist in Gift Aid promotion as needed.

As a part-time (22.5 hours) role including weekends, you may be required to work at other shop locations. You will also act as a Key Holder when required, opening and closing the store and supporting store management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering friendly customer service.
• Ability to work weekends and open/close shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the preloved store.
• Drive sales and promote Gift Aid to maximise revenue.
• Maintain high display standards and cleanliness.

Job description

We’re looking for a Sales Assistant with a passion for pre-loved goods to support the team at our Royston shop!

As one of the Hospice’s charity shops, our Royston store plays a crucial role in funding our award-winning wellbeing and palliative care services.

What does the Sales Assistant role involve?

The Sales Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day running of a preloved retail store, supporting the delivery of sales targets, excellent customer service, and high retail standards.

As a Key Holder, the post holder will take responsibility for opening and closing the store when needed, ensuring security, and supporting the smooth operation of the shop in the absence of senior managers. The role contributes to the organisation’s Seven S’s:

On a typical day you will:

Support the management team in the smooth running of the shop

Drive sales and promote Gift Aid to reach maximum revenue potential

Maintain a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the shop.

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, including weekends. Candidates should be flexible as there may be the need to work in other shop locations as required.