Sales Assistant (4hr FTC) - Southampton

Dr. Martens; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a part-time Sales Assistant in Southampton. You'll support a busy store during the Summer peak, helping customers and managing stock. Ideal candidates are flexible, passionate about Dr. Martens, and possess strong communication skills. Enjoy perks like a bonus, free products, and discounts while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Free pair of Docs

Market leading product discount

Generous Holiday Allowance (Pro rata)

Opportunities for permanent employment

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or service environment preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Enthusiasm for Dr. Martens products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in stockroom and delivery organization.
• Act as a store greeter and manage customer flow.
• Process transactions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

We are looking for flexible part time Sales Assistants to work in our Southampton store to support our teams as we prepare for Summer trading!

THE GIG

Our stores get busy during Summer and there are various areas of the store operation where you might help us as a Sales Assistant. Depending on your skills and experience you could be;

• Supporting in the stockroom, helping with deliveries and organising our stock to make it quick, easy and safe for the team to get it to the shop floor for the customer.
• Acting as a ‘runner’ making sure the team selling product are getting the products and sizes they need to meet our customers needs.
• Taking on the role of store greeter, making sure the store is not too full, queue control, welcoming customers and directing them to the right product or team member.
• Processing transactions on the till making sure the last interaction you have with our customers is a positively memorable one for them.
• Sharing your passion for Docs and selling our iconic product to our customers!

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals: INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS.

Working for Dr. Martens is everything you’d expect it to be. We’re a diverse, passionate bunch who believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.

To be our Sales Assistant you will also possess these qualities:

• Similar experience within a retail or service environment, particularly with a fashion/lifestyle brand would be ideal but not essential.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings in line with store opening hours and operating needs.
• Be available to work key seasonal trading days over the Summer Peak season.
• An enthusiasm for Docs and confidence to share this with our customers.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with a diverse team.
• Resilience and an energetic approach to work, our stores get busy and the role can be physically & mentally demanding particularly when dealing with large numbers of customers, stock and deliveries.
• Professional, but also authentic and fearless!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Bonus incentives
• Free pair of Docs
• Market leading product discount
• Generous Holiday Allowance (Pro rata)
• Opportunities for permanent employment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders

Interested? Apply now!

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.