Retail Sales Assistants (8mth FTC)

Mamas & Papas; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Thurrock is seeking enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join their team for an 8-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidates will have experience in retail or customer service and a passion for creating memorable customer experiences. Responsibilities include assisting customers, providing product insights, and participating in events. Benefits include generous holiday allowances and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing with service

Company Bonus Schemes

Staff discounts for family & friends

Ongoing offers across various organizations

Subsidised health & critical illness cover

Supportive family-related leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• A passion for providing exceptional customer experiences.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the store with product knowledge and advice.
• Ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers.
• Participate in in-store events and consultations.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Retail assistant background

Job description

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 ASSISTANTS , to be based at our beautiful Mamas & Papas Thurrock store on an 8 month fixed term contract.

This Sales Consultants / Sales Assistants vacanciescovering 8 hours per week, 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.

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

We're a Business that cares, so here's just some of our Benefits on offer :

• 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.

All benefits subject to contracts and individual schemes criteria & terms

We're Award Winning!!

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