Sales Assistant

Shoe Zone; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer in Loughborough is seeking a Sales Assistant to join their team on a part-time, permanent basis. Candidates should have a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting customers and potential key-holding duties. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for progression. Flexibility in hours is essential to meet business needs.

Benefits

28 days holidays increasing to 33

Profit Share Scheme

25% Discount on products

Birthday Holiday

Opportunities for Progression

Workplace pension

Access to emotional support services

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people.
• Motivation to learn and develop in a retail environment.
• Ability to work in a busy and fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a busy retail environment.
• May undertake key-holding duties.

Skills

Team player

Flexible availability

Hands-on

Job description

Sales Assistant

Shoe Zone

Loughborough, Leicestershire, , LE11 3EA

19593.75 - 23923.96 £ per year

Permanent

Part time

NEW

shoezone has an opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team based in Loughborough. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis.

This position is required to work 8 hours per week. Flexibility across the week is required and the core rota is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, pro-rated between £4,180.00 to £5,103.78 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £19,593.75 to £23,923.96 ) depending on your age. After being with the Company for 3 years you will be on the national minimum wage for 21+ year olds regardless of your age. You will also receive career development opportunities and great benefits.

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 270 stores and have approximately 2,200 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 72 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 155 hybrid town centre stores and 45 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 shoezone inside 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
• Workplace pension including life cover
• Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advice

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.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Sales Assistant, please click 'apply' today or go directly into the store to register your interest. We would love to hear from you!