Retail Sales Assistant

Avidity; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product training

Bonus potential

Job summary

John Lewis Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic Sales Advisors to join the Nespresso Coffee Advisor Programme. You will engage customers, lead in-store demonstrations, and create memorable brand experiences in a premium department store. Training and ongoing support are provided.

The role is a casual position for November and December, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, offering a base pay of £13.45 per hour plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Excellent at building rapport and relationships.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Enthusiastic and engaging demeanor.
• Passion for coffee or luxury living.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers by sharing knowledge and passion for coffee.
• Showcase Nespresso’s premium coffee machines and products, highlighting their features.
• Drive customer acquisition by converting interest into sales and ensuring a memorable brand experience.

Skills

Customer engagement

Retail experience

Communication

Job description

Overview

Sales Advisor (Nespresso Coffee Specialist)

John Lewis – Edinburgh

Pay Rate : £13.45 per hour with bonus

Contract Type : Casual Worker working November & December 2 days per week – Saturday & Sunday “Typical hours are 10:00am–6:00pm, although start and finish times may vary.”

Are you passionate about coffee and eager to share that love with others? We have some fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Sales Advisors to join our Coffee Advisor Programme - working with our premium retail client in a prestigious John Lewis department store. As a Nespresso Coffee Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of customer engagement, leading in-store demonstrations, and creating exceptional brand experiences.

Your Role:

• Build strong relationships with customers by sharing your knowledge and passion for coffee.
• Showcase Nespresso’s premium coffee machines and products, using your expertise to highlight their unique features.
• Drive customer acquisition by converting interest into successful sales, ensuring customers leave with a memorable experience and a deeper connection to the Nespresso brand.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of £13.45 per hour with bonus potential.
• Work schedule: every Saturday and Sunday throughout November and December
• Extensive product training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Ongoing coaching, management, and support to help you succeed.

Key Skills:

• Excellent at building rapport and relationships.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Enthusiastic and engaging demeanour.
• Passion for coffee or luxury living.
• Experience in retail or experiential roles is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate insights using various reporting tools.