Retail Sales Assistant

Mamas & Papas Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Sales Assistants to join their Southampton store. This role is pivotal in creating memorable experiences for customers, guiding them through essential purchases like prams and cots. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, the company fosters a supportive environment for its employees. Enjoy a range of benefits, including holiday schemes, health cover, and staff discounts, while being part of a fantastic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families. If you love retail and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service

Buy & Sell holiday schemes

Company Bonus Schemes

Employer pension contribution from day 1

Staff discounts for family & friends

External offers & discounts on holidays, travel, restaurants, and more

Subsidised health & critical illness cover

Family-related leave policies

Employee Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is essential.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences for customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product knowledge and personal shopping experiences.
• Create magical moments for customers during their parenting journey.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Retail Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Our store teams are the warm arm of reassurance and the friendly face that offers incredible product insight, knowledge, and trust. Whether through in-store personal shopping experiences, car seat consultations, parent-to-be events, or guiding customers through their parenting journey, our teams ensure that buying essentials like prams, cots, or baby outfits creates magical moments to cherish forever.

The Role of Sales Assistant / Consultant

Our Sales Consultant / Sales Assistant teams are the ambassadors of these magical moments and the heart of our business. At Mamas & Papas, we are expanding our family through growth and are looking for passionate Sales Assistants to join our Southampton store.

This vacancy is for 8 hours per week, including weekends (Saturdays, Sundays, or both). Please apply to discuss shift patterns that suit you.

If you have experience in retail, sales, or customer service and enjoy creating memorable experiences for customers, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Download your CV and complete our short application form on our website. It takes just 2 minutes.

No agencies please: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or similar.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to championing diversity and inclusivity across all aspects of our business, celebrating people of all cultures, ethnicities, and gender preferences.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1
• Staff discounts for family & friends
• External offers & discounts on holidays, travel, restaurants, and more
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover
• Family-related leave policies, including maternity, IVF, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave
• Foster Care & Carers Leave
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition Schemes

We are a sustainable business committed to future generations. Learn more about our 'For the Future' initiative on our website.

And yes, we have a fantastic team to work with!

Note: Benefits are subject to contract and individual scheme criteria.

Award Recognition

Finalists for 2024 Retail Week - 'Happiest Retailer to Work For'