Sales Assistant

Salvation Army Trading Company; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Trading Company is looking for a passionate Sales Assistant to support community initiatives and ensure shop success. This role involves customer service, managing shop operations, and promoting sustainability. Enjoy flexible hours and competitive benefits while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Virtual GP service

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Resilience and a positive attitude essential.
• Keen interest in sustainability valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers from entry to purchase.
• Manage daily shop operations and volunteers in the absence of the Manager.
• Sort and prepare donated stock.

Skills

Customer service

Resilience

Positive attitude

Interest in sustainability

Job description

Join Our Team as a Sales Assistant at The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd

Are you passionate about making a positive impact, supporting your community, and working for a values-driven organization? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join our team, assisting our Shop Manager and volunteers to ensure our shop's success.

1. Help maintain high visual merchandising standards
2. Assist customers from entry to purchase
3. Promote Gift Aid and other promotions
4. Handle paperwork, cashing up, and banking
5. Support volunteer training
6. Sort and prepare donated stock
7. Travel between shops if needed
8. Support health and safety procedures
9. Manage daily shop operations and volunteers in the absence of the Manager
10. Reflect the company's values through personal behavior

Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills, resilience, a positive attitude, and a keen interest in sustainability. The role offers flexible hours Monday to Saturday, with no evening or Sunday shifts.

We offer competitive benefits including starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, virtual GP service, pension scheme, staff discounts, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Join us in supporting The Salvation Army's vital work and be part of a caring, inclusive, and dynamic team. Apply now to make a difference!