Sales Assistant - Temporary

SCHUH; Newbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discount

Uniform allowance

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Flexible working hours

Perk platform discounts

Wage access

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

schuh in Newbury is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant to join our store team. You will greet customers, share product knowledge and help them choose the right shoes.

Responsibilities include processing payments, stock control and shop floor merchandising, while maintaining high standards. No prior retail experience is required, as full training will be provided. Flexible hours and weekend shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Customer service and/or retail experience preferred.
• Full training will be provided.
• Flexible availability across weekdays and weekends.
• Previous experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and approaching customers with in-depth product knowledge.
• Delivering high levels of customer service and meeting KPIs.
• Processing payments, orders and reservations.
• Stock management and shop floor merchandising.
• Maintaining high standards on shop floor and in back areas.
• Assisting with opening/shutdown procedures.
• Training provided; no prior experience required.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Seasonal Sales Assistant to join our store in Newbury.

Candidates must have flexible availability both weekdays and weekends.

About what you’ll be doing –

• Delivering the highest level of customer service possible, greeting and approaching customers and providing in depth product knowledge
• Striving to meet KPIs and personal targets
• Processing payments, customer orders and reservations
• Stock management and shop floor merchandising
• Maintaining high standards both on shop floor and in back areas
• Assisting with opening/shutdown procedures
• Previous experience is not essential, however customer service and/or retail experience would be preferable. Full training will be given for the role.

About what you’ll get –

• Up to 40% product discount for you and your loved ones as well as uniform allowance for shoes to wear to work
• Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 after three years’ service
• Your birthday off to celebrate you
• Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you
• Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
• Manage, save and access your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
• Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and Virtual GP services.
• A pension scheme to help you save for the future

About schuh –

At schuh we are the ‘Same but different’.

By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we aim to empower our people to be fiercely and unapologetically themselves.

This means you will support our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, and ensure that colleagues and customers from all backgrounds, beliefs and communities are treated fairly.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support disabilities or health conditions. Please let our talent team know of any adjustments needed during the hiring process.

Our Talent Acquisition Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application.