Retail Sales Assistant

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural heritage organization is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Assistant for its shops in Stratford-upon-Avon. Candidates should ideally have retail experience and excellent customer service skills, with duties including advising customers and managing displays. This role requires flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is preferential.
• Excellent customer service and an outgoing personality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise and serve customers to enhance their experience.
• Handle retail deliveries and merchandising of displays.
• Inform prospective visitors about the Trust’s offers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Outgoing personality

Job description

Overview

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is looking for a part-time, permanent Retail Sales Assistant to work at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shop and Bookshop on Henley Street and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Shottery, both within Stratford-upon-Avon.

You will work an average of 24.5 hours per week, with a pattern of 28 hours in week 1 and 21 hours in week 2, including alternate weekends and a fair share of Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Advise and serve customers and add value to their purchases and experiences.
• Deal with retail deliveries, cleaning and merchandising of displays.
• Advise prospective visitors of the Trust’s offers.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is preferential.
• Excellent customer service, an enquiring mind and an outgoing personality are essential.

Term and Application

There is no closing date for applications. We will shortlist applications as they are received and close the recruitment campaign when the role is filled.

We will send you a confirmation email once you have submitted your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile.

To know more and to apply please visit our jobs website: https://shakespearebtrust.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

Equality and Diversity

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.