Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Enniskillen is seeking a Sales Assistant to support store operations. Responsibilities include enhancing customer experience, achieving sales targets, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience and the ability to work within a team. This position offers flexible hours, depending on availability.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience in cash handling.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to lead on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitability by encouraging customers.
• Achieve targets and hit monthly budgets.
• Resolve customer service issues.
• Carry out visual merchandising.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Ensure a fun and friendly environment.
• Complete paperwork and banking procedures.
• Observe health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork ability

Physical ability to lift items

Commitment to values

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: OXFAM IRELAND ENNISKILLEN. Working under the direction of the Shop Manager, the Sales Assistant will have the opportunity to learn key skills within the retail environment. Over time, you will assist with the effective running of the store, by carrying out assigned daily tasks, including sales, merchandising, window displays and the daily maintenance of the store ensuring the highest standards of housekeeping and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Work with the shop manager to maximise profitability by actively encouraging customers to visit the store and purchase merchandise.
• Work towards achieving targets and hitting monthly budgets.
• Ability to resolve customer service issues.
• Carry out visual merchandising.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Maintain a fun, professional and friendly environment with staff, customers and volunteers.
• Complete paperwork and banking procedures accurately.
• Work in a safe way, observing all health and safety guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

• Some experience in a customer facing environment.
• Experience in cash handling.
• Experience working as part of a diverse team and ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and lead on occasion.
• Lifting hessian bags, boxes, books and other items is a requirement of this role, so applicants should be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the role.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.

Further Information

The Employer is: OXFAM IRELAND ENNISKILLEN. JobStart Opportunity – Working Hours Information – Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: may be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART is open to working age benefit claimants who are deemed eligible by a work coach. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your work coach via your journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.