Sales Assistant

Shoezone Retail Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail footwear is looking for a dedicated Sales Assistant to join their vibrant team in Sheffield. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment where customer service is paramount. With a commitment to training and development, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to excel. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday benefits, and a supportive workplace culture that values your contributions. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to grow within a thriving company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Profit Share Scheme

25% Discount on all products

Birthday Holiday

Opportunities for progression

Workplace pension

Access to Retail Trust services

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and passion for helping people.
• Ability to learn and develop skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Undertake key-holding duties as required.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

shoezone has an opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team based in Sheffield. You will join us on a Part Time, Permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary dependent on age. After being with the Company for 3 years, you will be on the national minimum wage for 21+ year olds regardless of your age. You will also receive career development opportunities and great benefits.

This position requires working 16 hours per week. Flexibility is required, and the core rota is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

In return, you will receive a pro-rated salary between £8,360.00 and £10,207.56 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £19,593.75 to £23,923.96), depending on your age. After 3 years, you will be on the national minimum wage for 21+ year olds, regardless of age. You will also receive career development opportunities and great benefits.

About Us

We are a retail footwear retailer with a presence in town centres, retail parks, and online, offering low prices and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next-day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from 280 stores and have approximately 2,200 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio includes 91 town centre stores, 144 hybrid town centre stores, and 43 larger retail park stores, which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies, and Kickers.

Our online platform, shoezone.com, stocks exclusive footwear, complemented by our store network and marketplaces, ensuring a full multi-channel customer experience.

We sell about 14.5 million pairs of shoes annually at an average retail price of £13.

The Sales Assistant Role

We train and develop all our Sales Assistants to give the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to excel, even if you don’t know shoezone inside and out. A genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people, along with motivation to learn and develop, are essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Undertaking key-holding duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on attitude with the ability to hit the ground running
• An all-around team player with a can-do attitude
• Flexibility to support the store, with availability to be discussed at interview

Benefits

• Holidays starting at 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service
• Profit Share Scheme
• 25% Discount on all products
• Birthday Holiday
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Workplace pension including life cover
• Access to Retail Trust services for emotional support, grants, legal, and financial advice

Due to high application volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for the Sales Assistant role, please click ‘apply’ today or visit the store to register your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!