Retail Sales Assistant - Portishead Superstore

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Retail Sales Assistant to join their Portishead Superstore team. This role offers the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills while contributing to the care of patients and their families. You will receive full training and support from experienced managers, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. If you have a passion for second-hand goods and enjoy building strong relationships, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and helps make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and carry out manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store, ensuring safe and legal trading.
• Assist management in achieving profit targets and reducing costs.
• Support high standards of presentation throughout the shop.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

IT Literacy

Numeracy Skills

Adaptability

Customer Service

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Retail Sales Assistant - Portishead Superstore, Bristol

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Client:

St Peter's Hospice

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sales Assistant roles help you to develop a wide range of skills which you can take with you throughout your career! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Sales Assistant at our Portishead Superstore!

You will receive full training and will be supported by experienced, knowledgeable and friendly managers and team members. If you have a passion for second hand, recycling, upcycling and enjoy being in a role that builds strong relationships, a role in which you can feel valued in, and knowing you are contributing to the care of patients and their families, then we want to hear from you!

The details:

• Working 15 hours per week, 2 days in 7

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine interest in home wear, furniture, second hand and charity retail
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets
• Previous retail experience would be useful but not essential

Key responsibilities:

• In the absence of any other management to open and close the store and to be responsible for ensuring that the store trades safely and legally
• To assist the management team in achieving profit targets by reducing costs and maximising sales
• To operate as part of the overall shop team, willingly carrying out any tasks necessary to ensure the success and smooth running of the shop
• To support delivering a high standard of presentation throughout, windows and shop floor
• To assist the management team in implementing any changes as required to ensure optimum sales
• To assist the management team in generating and encouraging all stock donations from the public
• Actively supporting and demonstrating our values through your role

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!