Retail Sales Assistant

Mamas & Papas; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Sales Assistant in Southampton to create magical moments for customers. The role requires 10 hours per week, including weekends. Ideal candidates should have a background in retail or customer service and a passion for helping customers. This position offers various employee benefits, including holidays and discounts, in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service

Company Bonus Schemes

Significant staff discounts

Employer pension contribution

Support for family-related leave

Health & critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Background in retail assistance or sales.
• Passionate about customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work flexible hours on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in-store to create memorable experiences.
• Ensure product knowledge and provide consultations.
• Support the store team in achieving sales targets.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our store teams are that warm arm of reassurance, that friendly face to offer incredible product insight, product knowledge & trust. Whether it be our in-store personal shopping experiences, car seat consultations, in-store parent to be events, or someone to help guide our customers along their own unique parenting journey, our amazing store teams are there to make sure buying that first pram, cot, baby changing table or outfit for baby’s 1st birthday, whatever it may be, magical moments they’ll cherish forever.

The Role of Sales Assistant / Consultant

Our SALES CONSULTANT / SALES ASSISTANT teams are our ambassadors of these magical moments, & the heart of our business. Here at Mamas & Papas we are expanding our own family through continued growth by looking for some amazing SALES ASSISTANT (S), to be based at our beautiful Mamas & Papas Southampton store.

This Sales Consultant / Sales Assistant vacancy covers 10 hours per week, across 2 days, including either Saturdays, Sundays or both (Apply to chat through what shift patterns would work best for you).

If you come from a retail assistant, sales assistant, or customer service background & love putting a smile on a customers face, leaving them with magical moments they'll never forget, then we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply

• To apply for this sales consultant / sales assistant opportunity, simply click through to download your CV and complete our short Mamas & Papas application form. (2mins max)

No agencies please: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or alike, nor any terms & conditions associated.

We at Mamas & Papas are committed to championing people of all cultures, ethnicities and gender preferences, and celebrating diversity in all its forms through our campaigns and our actions. We strongly believe in the power of inclusivity to help us all move forward in life.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
• Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances
• Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
• Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• A Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes
• At Mamas & Papas, we’re a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that’s sustainable – one that’s full of opportunity and hope. Want to see how we are going about it? Visit our website and view our "For the Future" commitment.
• Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.

(NB*: All benefits subject to contracts and individual schemes criteria & terms)

Awards

FINALISTS: 2024 - Retail Week "Happiest Retailer to Work For"

WINNERS: 2023 Retail Week "Best Retailer" under £250m

WINNERS: 2022 Retail Gazette "Best Game Changer Retailer" under £500m

Our Store Address

Mamas & Papas (Southampton)

Harbour Parade, Unit R U 3

West Quay Retail Park, West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1BA