Sales Assistant - Weston Super Mare

Smyths Toys; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading toy retailer is seeking Sales Assistants in Weston-super-Mare. This fixed-term contract offers a pay rate of £12.50 per hour for over 21 and £10.25 for under 21. Responsibilities include providing customer service and maintaining store standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in retail, though it's not essential. Benefits include annual leave, pension, and in-store discounts.

Benefits

4 weeks annual leave

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

In-store discount

Company Maternity and Paternity Payments

Special Life-Event Gifts

Length of Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in retail is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of customer needs and product knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service.
• Work as part of a dynamic team.
• Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Pack shelves and merchandise.
• Work on the tills.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail experience

Job description

Smyths Toys 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!

About The Role

Smyths Toys are recruiting Sales Assistants. Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an expanding business, filled with fun & exciting opportunities? Then apply today!

This is a fixed term contract, with a pay rate of £12.50 per hour for over 21 and £10.25 per hour for under 21.

Our stores are open 7 days a week so we need our teams to be as flexible as possible.

Initially, you will be hired on a temporary basis to give you the opportunity to see if you enjoy the fast paced world of retail.

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:

• Nursery
• Software & Gaming
• Backdoor/Warehouse
• A benefits package inclusive of:
  • 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-store discount
  • Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
  • Special Life-Event Gifts
  • Length of Service Awards

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer