Sales Assistant - Derby, 20 hour contact

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

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at JYSK & Lars Larsen

Company pension plan

Annual party

Employee assistance programme

Bike to work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

JYSK UK is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our team on a 20-hour per week contract, with weekend shifts required. You will provide excellent customer service, help keep the store tidy and well merchandised, and assist with stock handling in both shop and warehouse areas.

You will work in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoy flexible hours, and be part of a team that values commitment, energy and a positive attitude. A 20% staff discount and pension plan are among the benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and takes initiative to deliver the best shopping experience.
• Able to talk to customers and create a friendly atmosphere.
• Good colleague who supports the team and shares workload.

Responsibilities

• Sell in-store and provide top service with a smile.
• Keep store 100% clean and well stocked.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking and putting away goods in warehouse and shop.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Job 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:

• Internal contests between stores with attractive prizes
• Social activities and a fun place to work
• Competitive bonus that rewards great sales results
• A flexible working schedule
• 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,
• weekend work is required

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

We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment until we have found the right candidate. We always conduct interviews - for selected positions you can also expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job.

For more information, please visit our career page.

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