Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Omagh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Omagh is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the store's operations. You will enhance customer experiences and assist with daily tasks like sales and merchandising. Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission. This is a temporary part-time role offering flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer facing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitability by encouraging customers to visit the store.
• Hit monthly budgets and targets.
• Resolve customer service issues effectively.
• Conduct visual merchandising and maintain inventory control.
• Complete paperwork and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability to lift items

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: OXFAM IRELAND OMAGHWorking 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 OMAGHJobStart 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.

Vacancy ID 1746358 Job Sector Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing Area Co Tyrone Location Omagh Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 18/11/2025 Closing date 29/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 20 Nov 2025