Sales Assistant

Deichmann; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Deichmann in Preston is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant to provide a warm, informed shopping experience on a fast-paced shop floor. You will greet customers, answer questions about products, and handle till transactions to ensure smooth sales.

The role offers growth opportunities within retail, with an 8-hour per week flexible schedule across any day, and a competitive hourly rate of up to £12.91 plus potential commission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Works well in a team and communicates effectively.
• Shows strong attention to detail in daily tasks.
• Able to promote products and increase sales.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide helpful information on products.
• Process sales transactions at the till.
• Promote complementary products with each sale.
• Collaborate with team to hit store targets and KPIs.
• Replenish stock to keep shelves full and tidy.
• Process stock deliveries on time.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop floor.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Sales skills

Resilience

Job description

You will have a positive attitude towards providing exceptional customer service, the ability to work well within a team, the stamina to work on a fast-paced shop floor and the capacity to work calmly under pressure. Key activities:

• Approaching customers, providing helpful and knowledgeable information on our products.
• Serving customers at the till - processing sales transactions.
• Recommending and promoting complimentary products with each sale.
• Collaborating with your team to achieve store sales targets and KPI's.
• Continuous stock replenishment to ensure the shelves are always full.
• Processing of stock deliveries in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the shop floor is always kept clean & tidy, to a high standard.
• Any additional ad hoc duties, as and when required.
  A positive, can do attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to approach and serve all customers.
• The drive to exceed monthly performance targets.
• Methodical approach to completing daily tasks.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• The ability to work both individually and as part of a diverse team.
• The commitment to work 8 hours per week and the flexibility to work any day (Monday - Sunday).
  You will be offered a competitive hourly rate of up to £12.91 per hour + non contractual, hourly sales commission.

At Deichmann, our Sales Assistants play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. In return for your hard work, you will be offered fantastic opportunities for you to be able to grow and develop within your retail career. This is a part time, permanent position and you will be contracted to work 8 hours per week. Ideal candidate: If you have energy, drive and passion to work in a fast paced, customer facing, retail environment, this is the role for you!, Salary/Pay: up to £12.91 per hour + non contractual, hourly sales commission.