Senior Sales Assistant (16 hours contract)

Heron Foods; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing retail company in the UK is seeking a Senior Part-Time Sales Assistant who will play a key leadership role in ensuring exceptional customer service and store operations. This role involves motivating the team, overseeing stock management, and stepping into management responsibilities as needed. Ideal candidates will have previous retail leadership experience and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in retail or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be friendly, approachable, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate the team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and resolve queries.
• Maintain store presentation and assist with stock management.
• Act as a keyholder and manage store in absence of management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Stock management

Job description

Overview

Be part of a fast-growing company with over 340 stores and counting. Every day brings new challenges, and you'll never find yourself without something meaningful to do. As a Senior Sales Assistant, you'll enjoy a supportive team environment where your leadership truly matters. As a Senior Part-Time Sales Assistant, you'll take on a key leadership role to keep the store running smoothly and successfully.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and motivating the team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensuring high standards of customer service and resolving queries effectively.
• Maintaining an impeccable store presentation with well-stocked and tidy shelves.
• Assisting with stock management and overseeing deliveries.
• Acting as a keyholder and taking responsibility for the store in the absence of management (including store openings and closes).

Fast-Paced and Rewarding: At Heron Foods, no two days are the same. From supporting your team on the shop floor to stepping into a management role when needed, you'll thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. You'll play a vital role in achieving store goals and fostering a positive, close-knit team culture.

Qualifications

• A friendly, approachable, and professional manner with a passion for leadership.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-moving workplace.
• Previous leadership experience in retail or hospitality, with bonus points for key-holder experience.
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and take ownership when stepping into a supervisory role.

At Heron Foods, diversity is at the heart of our values, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.