Retail Sales Associate (Fixed Term. Part Time 8 hrs)

PUMA UNITED KINGDOM LTD; Cannock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA UNITED KINGDOM LTD invites talented retail professionals to join our team in Cannock. This role focuses on driving sales, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and maintaining store standards across operations.

You will manage stock, support visual merchandising, report on sales performance, and collaborate with colleagues to uphold PUMA's fast, vibrant brand.

Qualifications

• Product knowledge and sales management to meet sales, KPIs and profitability goals.
• Strong customer service and communication to engage customers on the shop floor.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve customer issues.
• Ability to manage stock and ensure sizes/styles are available.
• Proficiency with retail software and POS systems, plus compliance awareness.
• Self-leadership and independence to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and promote sales culture within a retail store to meet or exceed goals.
• Manage sales, KPIs, and profitability targets on a daily basis.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and engagement on the sales floor.
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Conduct pre-sale prep of goods, pricing, labeling, and appearance.

Skills

Product Knowledge & Sales Management

Customer Service & Communication

Problem-Solving

Sales Floor Stock Management

Retail Technology & POS

Compliance Awareness

Self-Leadership

Tools

POS systems

Retail software

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

YOUR MISSION

• Driving and promoting sales culture within a retail store to achieve or exceed sales, KPIs, and profitability goals to position PUMA to be the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.
• Sales Management: Drive and achieve sales, KPIs, and profitability goals.
• Customer Experience: Ensure high standards of customer service and engagement on the sales floor.
• Store Operations: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Conduct full pre-sale preparation of goods, including checking names, quantities, completeness, prices, labeling compliance, unpacking, and inspecting the appearance.
• Arrange and display goods according to the company's international rules.
• Monitor the availability of goods in the trade section, check the quality, expiration dates, and ensure proper labeling and pricing.
• Inventory Management: Manage stock levels, conduct inventory counts, and ensure product availability in the sales floor.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain store presentation and visual merchandising standards.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyze sales reports, and provide insights to improve performance.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Communication: Foster effective communication within the team and with other departments.

YOUR TALENT

• Product Knowledge & Sales Management: Achieving or exceeding sales, KPIs, and profitability goals.
• Understanding the purposes, properties, quality, care rules, and prices of the products being sold. This includes being able to offer substitute, new, and related products to customers.
• Customer Service & Communication Skills: Providing high standards of customer service and engagement on the sales floor, assisting customers in choosing products, and resolving conflict situations. Fostering effective communication within the team and with other departments.
• Problem-Solving & Strong analytical skills.
• Sales Floor Stock: Manage stock levels in the sales floor and ensure sizes and styles are available for the customers.
• Technology: Proficiency in retail software and POS systems.
• Compliance Awareness: Adhering to safety regulations, hygiene standards, and company policies.
• Self-leadership: Ability to work independently and efficient and be able to manage own emotions and challenges.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.

To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process.

We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what's next in both sport and culture.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.