Senior Sales Assistant | Stansted Airport

Hamleys of London Limited; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy retailer in Stansted Airport is seeking a Senior Sales Assistant to motivate the team and ensure efficient store operations. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and be a supportive team player. This role offers the chance to bring joy and excitement to customers of all ages. Apply now to join this magical brand!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar retail role.
• Ability to efficiently run the department in absence of leadership.
• Flexibility and support in implementing management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management team by motivating colleagues through effective communication.
• Report back to senior management on any issues.
• Deliver the Hamleys experience to customers.

Skills

Experience in a similar role or as a sales assistant

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

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Location: Stansted Airport

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.