Retail Sales Assistant

Avidity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Product training

Bonus potential

Job summary

John Lewis White City is hosting a seasonal Sales Advisor role for November and December. As a Nespresso Coffee Specialist, you will demonstrate premium products, share knowledge, and engage customers to create memorable brand experiences.

The role is 2 days per week ( Saturdays and Sundays ), with a pay rate of £14.80 per hour plus bonus, full uniform provided, and extensive product training. This is a busy retail environment at a prestigious department store.

Qualifications

• Excellent at building rapport and relationships.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Enthusiastic and engaging demeanor.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Building rapport

Professional appearance

Engaging demeanor

Coffee knowledge

Retail/experiential

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Sales Advisor (Nespresso Coffee Specialist)

John Lewis – White City

Pay Rate : £14.80 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.
• Full professional uniform.
• Ongoing coaching, management, and support to help you succeed.

About Wave: At Wave, we represent top brands across various retail, event, and experiential environments. Our mission is to create exciting and inspiring brand experiences that engage customers, enhance their shopping experience, and drive sales. As a Coffee Advisor, your role will be dynamic and interactive, immersing customers in the world of Nespresso and ensuring they leave with the best possible experience.

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.