Retail Sales Assistant

Strive Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Ongoing support and coaching

Opportunities to work with well-known brands

Clear development and progression opportunities

Competitive pay with performance-based incentives

Job summary

A London-based promotions company is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant to join their team. In this entry-level position, you will engage directly with customers to promote products and provide clear information, all within a supportive and team-oriented environment. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in sales. The role requires excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor, with opportunities for growth and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Confident communication with customers in person.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback on board.

Responsibilities

• Represent partner brands in retail locations.
• Engage with customers to promote products.
• Deliver accurate product information.
• Create a positive in-store experience.
• Build rapport with customers.
• Support in-store promotional activities and campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily targets.

Skills

Customer engagement

Verbal communication

Reliability

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

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Strive Collective is a London‑based promotions and marketing company that partners with a variety of established brands to deliver engaging in‑store promotional campaigns. We are currently seeking confident, customer‑focused individuals to join our team as Retail Sales Assistants. This position suits someone who enjoys working in a retail environment, is comfortable engaging with customers in person, and is looking to develop valuable skills in sales and brand representation.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent partner brands professionally within retail locations.
• Engage with customers face to face to promote products and offers.
• Deliver clear and accurate product information.
• Create a positive in‑store customer experience.
• Build rapport with customers and respond to enquiries confidently.
• Support in‑store promotional activities and campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily targets.

Ideal Candidate

• Confident communicating with customers in person.
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback on board.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer

• Full training provided, no experience required.
• Ongoing support and coaching.
• Opportunities to work with well‑known brands.
• Clear development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and team‑oriented working environment.
• Competitive pay with performance‑based incentives.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Advertising Services

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