Retail Sales Assistant

Avidity; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Uniform provided

Product training

Coaching & support

Job summary

Wave is seeking a motivated Sales Advisor (Nespresso Coffee Specialist) for John Lewis Southampton. You will build relationships with customers, share passion for coffee, and demonstrate premium Nespresso machines to drive sales.

This casual weekend role runs in November and December, with Saturday and Sunday shifts and typical hours from 10:00 to 18:00. You’ll receive extensive product training, a full professional uniform, and ongoing coaching and support to help you succeed in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Build strong relationships with customers using knowledge of coffee.
• Showcase Nespresso machines and products and highlight features.
• Provide clear insights to help customers choose the right product.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rapport building

Professional appearance

Enthusiastic demeanor

Coffee passion

Retail experience

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Sales Advisor (Nespresso Coffee Specialist)

John Lewis – Southampton

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.”

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.