Sales Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Worksop; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in charity retail is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while developing your skills in a supportive environment. With no evening or Sunday shifts, you will enjoy a healthy work-life balance alongside fantastic benefits like a virtual GP service and a generous holiday entitlement. If you possess excellent customer service skills and a passion for sustainability, this is the perfect chance to be part of something meaningful and rewarding.

Benefits

Virtual GP Service

Fantastic Pension Scheme

26 Days Holiday Entitlement

No Evening or Sunday Working

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused roles, both paid and voluntary.
• Ability to maintain high standards in visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers from entry to purchase completion.
• Promote Gift Aid and manage daily shop operations.
• Support training of volunteers and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Team Support

Positive Attitude

Job description

• Do you want to work for a company that has been independently accredited by Best Companies Ltd as an Outstanding Company to work for?
• Do you want to work for a company that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, and is the current recipient of the prestigious Charity Retailer of the Year award?
• Do you want to work for a company that is different, exciting, innovative and extremely successful within the charity retail market?
• Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
• Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills, but is integral to the community?
• Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too?!
• Do you have excellent customer service skills?

If this is you, read on!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have had customer focussed experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles and have a friendly and positive outlook then we are looking for you to assist our Shop Manager and team of hardworking volunteers to make our shop be as successful as it can possibly be.

• Help to maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
• Assist our customers throughout their visit, from entering the shop to completing their purchase
• Actively promote and explain the benefits of Gift Aid to customers and other various promotions
• Complete all company paperwork, including cashing up and banking procedures
• Encourage and assist in the training of volunteers
• Assist in the sorting and preparation of all donated stock
• Travel to other shops if part of a cluster from time to time
• Support the Shop Manager in all aspects of best practice and Health and Safety Procedures
• Be responsible for the daily running of the shop and management of volunteers in the Manager's absence
• Ensure that personal behaviour reflects the visions and values of the company

If you:

• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands-on and enthusiastic
• Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• Want to make a positive change
• Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
• Are adaptable; able to think on your feet
• Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
• Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed and be the best you can be

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU!

Hours will be worked on a shift basis between Monday - Saturday.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors.

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