Sales Assistant - Southend on Sea (8 and 12 hour contracts available)

Pandora A/S; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the jewellery sector is seeking a passionate Sales Assistant to join their vibrant team in Southend-on-Sea. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy engaging with customers to create memorable experiences. As a brand ambassador, you will leverage your sales skills to meet and exceed targets while sharing your knowledge of exquisite jewellery. With a competitive hourly pay, a bonus scheme, and generous employee perks, this opportunity offers not just a job, but a chance to grow and express your unique style. If you're ready for a new challenge, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Bonus scheme

Generous employee discount

Annual jewellery uniform allowance

Access to 'wear box' for jewellery selection

Discounts on retail and entertainment

Parties and incentives throughout the year

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and provide exceptional service.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets through effective selling skills.
• Build rapport with customers and tailor service to their needs.
• Maintain high shop floor standards and operate the till system.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Sales Target Achievement

Product Knowledge

Rapport Building

Upselling Skills

Job description

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Sales Assistant - Southend on Sea (8 and 12 hour contracts available)

City: Southend on Sea

Country/Region: GB

Application Deadline: -

Competitive hourly rate of pay, bonus scheme, generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance, and other excellent benefits!

Pandora offers a retail environment like no other: our sales colleagues craft the incredible with customers daily, curating beautiful handmade jewellery to create special moments.

We are seeking a results-driven, target-focused sales assistant to join our store team. If you enjoy engaging customers, exceeding sales goals, and leaving a lasting impression, Pandora is the place for you!

In the UK, we are proud to have been recognized in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2023’, one of only 11 in the ‘very large’ employers category.

The role

Our sales assistants are brand ambassadors, connecting our products with our customers. They drive store success through influencing sales, delivering exceptional customer service, and sharing their product and brand knowledge.

You’ll interact with people on every shift, helping create their special memories by dreaming, daring, caring, and delivering.

What to expect from the role

• Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through effective selling skills, focusing on up-selling, units per transaction, and average transaction value.
• Build rapport by answering queries, providing exemplary service, and tailoring your approach to individual customers’ personalities, preferences, and needs.
• Learn and confidently share Pandora product knowledge to maximize sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Encourage customer loyalty by discussing upcoming collection launches and collecting customer data.
• Assist with product deliveries, unloading, and storing items correctly in the store.
• Maintain high shop floor standards through merchandising and ensuring a clean, inviting environment.
• Operate the till system, handle transactions, including returns and exchanges.

The successful candidate

We seek passionate, motivated team players who express their individuality by styling Pandora jewellery uniquely and sharing their ideas with customers:

• Ability to build rapport and engage naturally with people, giving voice to their loves and stories.
• Proven ability to achieve and over-achieve sales targets.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment, as our products are very popular and stores can be busy.

Why work with us?

Our people are key to our success. We offer a competitive rewards package and opportunities for career progression:

• Highly competitive hourly pay rate
• Eligibility for the sales assistant bonus scheme
• Annual jewellery uniform allowance to express your style
• Access to our ‘wear box’ to select jewellery for work
• Discounts through our online benefits platform on retail, hospitality, and entertainment
• Parties, incentives, and gifts throughout the year

If you’re ready for a new challenge and have the relevant skills, don’t miss out! Please apply to submit your application.

Pandora’s recruitment process is transparent and fair, designed to give all candidates an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and competencies. We encourage applicants to refrain from including identity-related details such as photos, marital status, or age.

If you require reasonable adjustments during your interview(s), please inform us as soon as possible.

About Pandora

Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specializing in accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is designed to inspire self-expression and share stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora operates in over 100 countries with more than 6,800 points of sale, including over 2,700 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and uses only recycled silver and gold. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen, Pandora generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.