Sales Assistant

Gordons Chemists; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail pharmacy sector is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant in Bangor. The role involves stock maintenance, customer service, and assisting on the medicines counter. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong numeracy and customer service skills, with flexibility to work across branches. This temporary position offers 40 hours per week until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Good numeracy and accuracy skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Stock maintenance and merchandising products.
• Assist on the medicines counter when required.
• Delivery and collection of prescriptions.

Skills

Customer Service

Numeracy

Teamwork

Job description

Position: Sales Assistant (Full Time / Temporary)

Duties Include:

• Stock maintenance
• Merchandising products
• Awareness of customer needs and provide exceptional customer service
• Accuracy in the operation of till transactions and cash handling
• Providing knowledge / up to date advice on our product ranges, promotions and special offers
• Assist on the medicines counter (OTC Counter) / dispensary when required
• Delivery and collection of prescriptions when required
• Key holder duties
• Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming
• General Housekeeping
• Other duties as required

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
• Good numeracy and accuracy skills
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Have the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to work as and when required
• Flexibility to work in local Gordons Chemists branches
• Eligibility to work in UK

Desirable Requirements:

• 6 Months experience in a similar retail environment demonstrating selling skills
• 6 Months experience demonstrating exceptional customer facing skills
• Previous pharmacy experience
• Previous health and beauty retail experience

We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting.

Location:

Gordons Chemists, Unit 2, Springhill Shopping Centre, Bangor, BT19 1ND.

Duration:

This position is Full Time and Temporary until approximately April 2026, working 40 hours over 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday as per shop rota

Other Information:

If you are unsuccessful or not shortlisted for interview you will receive correspondence by email. If an email address is not provided then correspondence will be by post.