Sales Assistant - 20 hour contact

JYSK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at JYSK

Company pension plan

Annual party

Employee assistance programme

Bike to work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

JYSK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our store team. You’ll deliver top service with a smile, help customers, and keep shelves clean and well stocked while handling light warehouse tasks.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop, contribute to store targets, and grow with a company that values initiative and teamwork. The role is 20 hours per week with a pay rate of £13 per hour, plus store benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Strong communication and friendly attitude with customers.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for sales in store: you offer our customers top service with a smile.
• Ensure a store that is 100% clean and well filled with our products.
• Assist in receiving, unpacking and putting away goods in warehouse and store.
• Have the opportunity to take responsibility of your own area in the store.

Skills

Customer service

Sales-focused

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with over 3000 stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities.

Job Description

Are you excited about sales? And do you want to provide JYSK in UK’s best customer service together with your team? Do you like variation and a fast-paced environment?

Then you can be the Sales Assistant we are looking for!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following:
Opportunities for own development and responsibility – we aim to appoint 80% of our future managers internally. Learn more here .

• Internal contests between stores with attractive prizes
• Social activities and a fun place to work
• Competitive bonus that rewards great sales results
• 20% discount at JYSK and Lars Larsen Group companies
• Company pension plan
• Benefits e.g. annual party, employee assistance programme, bike to work scheme and life assurance.

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

• You are responsible for sales in store: you offer our customers top service with a smile!
• Ensure a store that is 100% clean and well filled with our products
• You will assist in receiving, unpacking and putting away the goods, both in the warehouse and in the store so you are not put off by physical work
• Have the exciting opportunity to get the responsibility of your own area in the store

Meet one of our Sales Assistants and learn about how we are as an employer here .

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

• You are outgoing, takes initiatives and give our customers the best shopping experience they could imagine
• Have a contagious enthusiasm and enjoy talking to customers
• You are a good colleague for your team – together you go the extra mile to achieve great results
• Love the variety and are flexible: both in terms of tasks and in terms of hours
• Enjoy time off during the week so that you can be ready for our customers during weekends at work

Additional Information

• 20 hour vacancy
• £13.00 per hour,

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team

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