Senior Sales Assistant | London Bridge Station

Hamleys of London Limited; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamleys of London is seeking a Senior Sales Assistant at London Bridge Station. Join a renowned British brand with a legacy of fun and retail excellence, motivating your team while enriching customer experiences. Embrace the magic and lead the Hamleys Helpers to create lasting memories for families and children.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role or as a sales assistant ready for progression.
• Ability to run department/store efficiently in the absence of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by motivating colleagues through effective communication.
• Report issues to senior management when necessary.
• Lead Hamleys Helpers to deliver exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Team Player

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

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Location: London Bridge Station

Hours Per Week: 39 hours

Contract: Permanent

About Hamleys:

Don't you remember visiting this magical place as a child? Now you can be part of the excitement!

Hamleys has a long heritage of theatre and magic, our brand is synonymous with fun and making lifelong memories for everyone aged 3-100. Founded in 1760, by William Hamley we are a true British icon and we want you to be part of the magic!

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Sales Assistant to assist the management team by motivating colleagues through clear communication and effective delegation.

The successful applicant should have a proven experience in similar role, or as an established sales assistant who is ready for the next step in their retail career.

You should be confident to run the department/store efficiently in the absence of the leadership team and is able to confidently report back to senior management of any issues. This includes being a key holder where relevant.

It is essential to be a team player and you should be supportive and flexible in implementing decisions made by the management team in needs of the business.

You are a positive role model to all Hamleys Helpers (or Sales Assistants); leading them to consistently deliver the Hamleys Experience to our customers. A bonus if you like to be in costume and enjoy being in character!

Experience in the toy retail industry is ideal but not essential.

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now!

Further Information:

** Please note that no list on this job description is exhaustive and you may, at any time, be requested by management to carry out any other task or activity as necessary to the smooth effective operation of the business.

***You must be able to prove that you have current right to work in the UK; it is not usual practice for Hamleys to sponsor oversea candidates to work in the UK.