Sales Assistant

Garden House Hospice Care; Royston; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden House Hospice Care in Royston runs a charity shop delivering funds for wellbeing and palliative care services. The Sales Assistant role supports daily shop operations and customer service, with a focus on achieving sales targets and maintaining high standards.

The position is part-time (22.5 hours per week) including weekends, with occasional work at other shop locations as required. A Key Holder may be required to open/close the shop when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in the smooth running of the shop
• Drive sales and promote Gift Aid to reach maximum revenue potential
• Maintain a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the shop
• As Key Holder, open and close the store when needed, ensuring security

Job description

We're looking for a Sales Assistant with a passion for pre-loved goods to support the team at our Royston shop!

As one of the Hospice's charity shops, our Royston store plays a crucial role in funding our award-winning wellbeing and palliative care services.

What does the Sales Assistant role involve?

The Sales Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day running of a preloved retail store, supporting the delivery of sales targets, excellent customer service, and high retail standards.

As a Key Holder, the post holder will take responsibility for opening and closing the store when needed, ensuring security, and supporting the smooth operation of the shop in the absence of senior managers. The role contributes to the organisation's Seven S's:

• Sales
• Service
• Staff
• Standards
• Stock
• Safety
• Stock Loss

On a typical day you will:

• Support the management team in the smooth running of the shop
• Drive sales and promote Gift Aid to reach maximum revenue potential
• Maintain a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the shop.

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, including weekends. Candidates should be flexible as there may be the need to work in other shop locations as required.