Sales Assistant

Shoe Zone; Burnley; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 4,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 28–33 days

Profit share scheme

Staff discount 25%

Birthday holiday

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

shoezone in Burnley is hiring a Sales Assistant on a part-time, 8-hour contract to join our busy store. The role requires weekend work with flexibility during the week and a competitive salary dependent on age.

You will be part of a team delivering low-price, high-quality footwear and great customer service. We offer development opportunities, a 25% product discount, and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy retail environment is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to shift patterns.
• Willingness to be flexible with weekend work and rota changes.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy and fast-paced footwear store.
• Assist customers and maintain store standards during weekends.

Skills

Retail experience

Team player

Flexible scheduling

Job description

shoezone has an opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team based in Burnley. You will join us on a part time (8 hours),permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary dependent on age.You will also receive career development opportunities and great benefits.

This position is required to work weekends, however flexibility for the rest of the week is also required and the core rota is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Us

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from 257 stores and have approximately 2,000 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 50 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 163 hybrid town centre stores and 44 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.

shoezone.com, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi-channel offering for great customer service.

During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

The Sales Assistant role:

Naturally, we don’t expect you to know shoezoneinside and out, which is why we train and develop all of our Sales Assistant’s to give the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to be the best they can. However you will need a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people, along with a motivation to learn and develop.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Sales Assistant:

• Working in a busy and fast paced environment
• You may be asked to undertake key-holding duties

What we’re looking for in our Sales Assistant:

• Hands on with the ability to hit the ground running
• An all-around team player with a can do attitude
• Flexible and be able to support the store (your availability will be discussed at interview stage)

Benefits you’ll receive as our Sales Assistant:

• Holidays starting at 28 days which will increase to 33 days after 5 years service
• Profit Share Scheme
• 25% Discount on all our product range
• Birthday Holiday
• Opportunities for Progression and Development
• Access to wellbeing support

Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us 4 weeks after submitting your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.