Sales Assistant

Smiggle Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Preston is seeking a Sales Assistant to enhance store performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role involves maximizing sales opportunities, maintaining product knowledge, and ensuring store presentation standards. Ideal candidates should be strong communicators, reliable, and adaptable. Benefits include generous paid holidays, employee assistance programs, and a 50% store discount. Join us and become part of a dynamic team!

Benefits

Generous 50% store discount

28+ days of paid holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong and consistent communication with team members.
• Reliability and flexibility with rostered shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to create a genuine and unique customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales opportunities to achieve store KPIs.
• Maintain product knowledge and communicate product features.
• Process new deliveries timely and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Multitasking

Customer focus

Adaptability

Job description

As a Sales Assistant you will become part of the Smiggle team to help maximise store performance whilst delivering exceptional customer experiences, boost sales in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment; all while playing with the products – approaching every day with an attitude of fun!

Sales Assistant Job Role:

• Have strong, consistent communication with the team to work collaboratively with all team members
• Show reliability and flexibility with rostered shifts to ensure the store is supported, including weekends and support other stores where needed
• Maximise every sales opportunity to achieve brand KPIs, store and individual sales targets
• Create a genuine and unique experience with every customer
• Maintain product knowledge and confidently communicate product features and benefits to customers
• Process new incoming deliveries in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain appropriate stock levels on the floor to drive sales
• Maintain the VM standards to deliver the brand experience
• Maintain store presentation and housekeeping standards

Sales Assistant Benefits That Speak to You:

• Climb the Ladder: Genuine progression and internal training opportunities are within reach – your career can thrive here.
• A passionate customer advocate, dedicated to going the extra mile for every guest, leaving them with a smile and a giggle.
• A natural multitasker who is ambitious, resourceful and inspiring the team to achieve store sales and KPIs.
• A highly motivated individual, brimming with energy and enthusiasm, driven to surpass targets with a can‑do attitude.
• Adaptable and unfazed by frequent visual changes in a high‑pressure environment.
• Someone who is looking for opportunities to always learn more.
• Plan for the Future: Our pension scheme helps you secure your financial future.
• Shop Smart: Get a generous 50% store discount to grab your favourite items without breaking the bank. Retail therapy anyone?
• Referral program: Our referral program rewards you for recommending friends, making every work connection count.
• Generous 28+ days of paid holiday – embrace relaxation: because we believe in the importance of work‑life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme – to help support your mental health, speak to accredited counsellors via our 24/7 confidential telephone support line.

At Smiggle, your role isn’t just a job; it’s a thrilling journey where you’ll lead, inspire, and make magic happen every day. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!