Seasonal Store Colleague

GO Outdoors LTD; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Sales Assistant to enhance customer experiences in a vibrant retail environment. This role involves engaging with customers, maintaining stock levels, and driving sales to achieve store targets. With a focus on career development, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about retail and outdoor activities. Join a team that values collaboration, responsibility, and integrity, and play a key role in making a positive impact on customers' outdoor experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to see challenges as opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Drive sales to meet and exceed financial goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

22 April 2025

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed! Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team ‘we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility ‘we take ownership’, ‘Passion ‘we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity ‘we do the right thing’. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nations favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!

Role overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.

Responsibilities:

1. Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store.
2. Continuously maintaining clean and tidy stock standards on shop floor for customers at all times.
3. Collaborate with your team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on; current trends, in-store promotions and continuously evolving store processes.
4. Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.
5. Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.
6. Provide alternatives and add-on sales at every opportunity.
7. Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-size range is on the shop floor where possible.
8. Ensure that product is priced correctly.
9. To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.
10. Always represent JD Sports in the most professional manner.
11. Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.

Role objectives and KPI’s:

1. Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
2. Actively drive sales to support the store in meeting and exceeding the store's financial goals.
3. Ensure the timely and accurate replenishment of stock on the shop floor to maintain optimal product availability.

Skills and Experience:

1. A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.
2. An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills.
3. Confident interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.
4. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time.