Sales Assistant – East Sheen

faraonline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Enhanced sick pay

28 days holiday including bank and public holidays

Employee discount

Birthday day off after 2 years employment

Job summary

FARA East Sheen is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to join their vibrant charity retail team. The role involves sorting donations, pricing items, and assisting customers in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates will have retail experience, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. FARA offers benefits such as employee discounts, holiday pay, and the chance to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail or related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Organised, efficient, proactive, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prepare donations for sale.
• Price clothing items and create eye-catching displays.
• Handle cash and operate the till.
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
• Address customer queries and resolve issues.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Job description

FARA East Sheenstore is recruiting a full time Sales Assistant. As a Sales Assistant, you will join a vibrant, busy charity retail environment, where no two days are the same and the local community is at the heart of everything that we do. FARA has 39 Charity Shops, helping disadvantaged children and young people in Romania for the last 30 years. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day!

The Role:

We are looking for a motivated and friendly full-time Sales Assistant to support our Shop Manager and team in the smooth day-to-day running of our busy shop. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic and varied work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort and prepare donations for sale
• Price clothing items
• Create eye-catching shop displays
• Handle cash and operate the till
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere for customers
• Address customer queries and resolve issues
• Build connections within the local community
• Stay informed about our products and current promotions

The Candidate:

• At least 1 year of retail or related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Organised, efficient, and proactive
• Positive attitude and a customer-first approach
• Able to assist the team with all shop duties e.g. lifting/ handling of loads/crates/sacks
• Having some knowledge of children’s merchandise is desirable
• Reside within 45 minutes of the shop
• Shop Opening Hours: 09:30 – 17:30
• 7.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break

What We Offer:

• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced sick pay subject to conditions
• 28 days holiday including bank and public holidays
• Employee discount (subject to conditions)
• Birthday day off after 2 years employment

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about working in a charity retail environment and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us at FARA East Sheen and be part of something special!

Application form

• Do you have any retail experience or other relevant experience in a customer facing environment? (Please specify) *
• What skills can you bring to our shop team? *
• Within a shop team, who should be concerned with meeting and exceeding sales targets? *
• Please Upload CV in PDF Format here * Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

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