Senior Sales Assistant (Part Time)

Heron Foods; Castleford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Heron Foods is recruiting a Senior Part-Time Sales Assistant to lead on floor, support a friendly team and ensure excellent customer service. You’ll help manage stock, oversee deliveries and keep shelves tidy while acting as a keyholder when management isn’t present.

In a fast-paced, values-driven environment, you’ll play a pivotal role in achieving store goals, mentoring colleagues, and maintaining high standards of presentation and service across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
• Friendly, approachable and professional demeanor.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Previous leadership experience with key-holder duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate the team to deliver results.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and resolve queries.
• Maintain an impeccable store presentation with well-stocked shelves.
• Assist with stock management and overseeing deliveries.
• Act as a keyholder and take responsibility for the store in absence of management (openings and closes).

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Stock management

Keyholder duties

Job description

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

We're seeking individuals who bring:

• 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.