Sales Assistant Aylesford

Smyths Toys; Ditton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy retailer in Maidstone is seeking a Sales Assistant to deliver excellent customer service and manage store tasks. This temporary position offers a competitive pay rate, with a need for flexible working hours in a dynamic retail environment. Ideal candidates should have retail experience, but full training is provided. Employee benefits include a pension scheme, life assurance, and store discounts.

Benefits

In-store discount

Life Assurance Cover

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Retail experience is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible working hours are required.
• Ability to learn about products to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work as part of a fast-paced team.
• Pack shelves and merchandise.
• Work on the tills and assist with deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Sales Assistant Aylesford

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Employment type: Temporary; Full-time

Overview

Smyths Toys Superstores is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.

About The Role

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an expanding business, filled with fun & exciting opportunities? Come and join our team of superheroes, as we are on the search to recruit our next generation of Sales Assistants, for Smyths Toys Superstores! This is a temporary contract, with a rate of pay of £12.80 per hour for over 21 and £10.55 per hour for under 21.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service
• Ascertain customers' needs and wants
• Work as part of a fast paced and dynamic team
• Keep the store clean and tidy
• Pack shelves and merchandise
• Work delivery and complete price changes
• Work on the tills
• Learn about and keep up to date with our products in order to help customers

The Ideal Candidate

Retail experience in the following areas is highly desirable, but not essential:

• Outdoor/Bikes
• Nursery
• Software & Gaming
• Backdoor/Warehouse

Our stores are open 7 days a week so we need our Sales Assistants to be as flexible as possible. As you will be joining one of our new stores, you will be expected to work increased hours in order to complete your training prior to your official store opening. Initially, you will be hired on a temporary basis to give you the opportunity to see if you enjoy this fast paced world of retail.

Benefits

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In-store discount
• Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
• Special Life-Event Gifts

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer