Sales Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leyland; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Sales Assistant to join their charity shop in Leyland. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while promoting a high standard of customer service and sales. You will be responsible for maintaining shop standards, supervising volunteers, and actively promoting the Gift Aid scheme. With benefits like a contributory pension, free life assurance, and generous annual leave, this position not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also supports your career growth in a fulfilling environment. Don't miss the chance to make a difference!

Benefits

Contributory Pension (up to 9%)

Free life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

BUPA and Health Sure cash plan

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Experience with cash handling and administrative duties is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Achieve maximum sales and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Support the shop manager and assist in training volunteers.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Cash Handling

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Job description

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If you have experience in Retail, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a dedicated part time Sales Assistant to work alongside the shop team, at our Charity Shop in our Leyland store, based in Lancashire .

Benefits include: -

• Contributory Pension (up to 9%)
• Free life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA and Health Sure cash plan
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff of FTE)
• Hours: 8 hours per week
• Salary: £11.47per hour (£4,784pa, pro rata of FTE)
• Location: 8 Town Gate, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2FN

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.

Our Charity Shops help fund care and well-being services for older people living at our each of our locations. By raising money our Charity Shops help build retirement villages and all kinds of community activities for older people today and campaign to make life better for us all in the future.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

What will you do as our Sales Assistant?

• Achieve maximum sales at all times.
• Deliver and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Ensure high standards of merchandising and cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop.
• Support the shop/deputy manager to actively promote the Gift Aid scheme adhering to the policies, work instructions and HMRC guidelines.
• Ensure all stock is consistently priced in line with policy.
• Ensure there are adequate stock levels on the shop floor and that stock is rotated according to company guidelines.
• Assist in the day-to-day supervision of volunteers.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers.
• Will ideally have previous retail experience and experience of cash handling.
• Have knowledge/experience of administrative duties.
• Be a team player with good organisational skills.
• IT literate and numerate, plus good communication skills

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Sales Assistant .

• Closing Date: 26th August 2024
• Interview Date: 30th August 2024

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early, if oversubscribed.