Sales Assistant

Shoezone Retail Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail footwear company based in West Yorkshire is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant. The role offers 9 hours per week with the need for flexibility, including weekend work. Key responsibilities involve assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a passion for helping others and a can-do attitude. Benefits include competitive pay, career development opportunities, and generous employee discounts.

Benefits

28 holidays, increasing to 33 after 5 years

Profit Share Scheme

25% discount on products

Birthday holiday

Opportunities for progression

Workplace pension with life cover

Access to retail trust services

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people.
• Motivation to learn and develop.
• Ability to work in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a retail environment.
• Undertake key-holding duties if asked.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexibility

Hands-on attitude

Job description

Overview

shoezone has an opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team based in the store location. This is a Part Time, Permanent position. The role requires you to work 9 hours per week which will include weekend working; flexibility for the rest of the week is also required and the core rota is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Role Details

In return you will receive a competitive salary, pro-rated between £4,702.50 to £5,741.75 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £19,593.75 to £23,923.96) depending on your 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.

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from 270 stores and have approximately 2,200 employees across the UK. Our store portfolio consists of 72 town centre stores, 155 hybrid town centre stores and 45 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers. shoezone.com stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensuring a full multi-channel offering for great customer service. During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

The Sales Assistant Role

Naturally, we don’t expect you to know shoezone inside and out, which is why we train and develop all of our Sales Assistants to give the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to be the best they can. However you will need a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people, along with a motivation to learn and develop.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in a busy and fast paced environment
• You may be asked to undertake key-holding duties

What We’re Looking For

• Hands on with the ability to hit the ground running
• An all-around team player with a can do attitude
• Flexible and able to support the store (availability discussed at interview)

Benefits

• Holidays starting at 28 days which will increase to 33 days after 5 years service
• Profit Share Scheme
• 25% Discount on all our product range
• Birthday Holiday
• Opportunities for Progression and Development
• Workplace pension including life cover
• Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advice

Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us 4 weeks after submitting your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Sales Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today or go directly into the store to register your interest. We would love to hear from you!