Retail Sales Assistant

Company Shop Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Erith is seeking a Sales Assistant to join their team at the onsite store. The position involves ensuring members receive an excellent shopping experience while working in a busy retail environment. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and a flexible attitude to work. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking to grow within the retail sector.

Benefits

Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 nominees

Contributory pension scheme

Annual flu injections

High street and leisure discounts

On-site parking

Free tea & coffee

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Hardworking individual with a can-do attitude.
• Dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm are essential.
• Experience in retail may be useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in a busy retail environment.
• Ensure members receive a quality shopping experience.
• Demonstrate good levels of customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Join Our Team as a Sales Assistant based at our onsite store at Ocado Erith

We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge. Someone who enjoys meeting people and puts our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each and every one of our members gets the shopping experience they deserve. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy, retail environment. Previous retail experience may be useful, however full training will be provided.

About us

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Shifts/Hours of work:

Vacancy A 20.5 hours per week

Vacancy B 15 hours per week

The successful candidates need to be flexible to work between 5am and 8pm Monday to Sunday

Rate of pay: £12.91 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis

Location: Company Shop, c/o Ocado Staff Shop, Erith

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate:

• A can do attitude

• Dedication, commitment and enthusiasm

• Good communication skills

• A flexible attitude to work

• Excellent levels of customer service

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Initiative

Why you’ll love Company Shop Group

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking.
• Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts.
• Life assurance benefit