Store Assistant - 8 Hours - Sweaty Betty

WOLVERINE; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear company based in York is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide exceptional customer service. The role emphasizes creating memorable experiences, achieving sales targets, and maintaining store standards. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a flexible schedule. This position offers a generous clothing allowance, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous clothing allowance

Excellent training & development opportunities

Quarterly bonuses

60% off merchandise

25 days holiday

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Health Cash Plan benefit

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Retail sales experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create amazing experiences through authentic customer service.
• Achieve sales targets and performance metrics.
• Interact with customers to build rapport and relationships.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Retail sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Positive and professional attitude

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Our mission is to empower, engage and inspire our consumers every step of the way.

Our team members are the beating heart of all our stores across the world, bringing their passion to work every day, and going above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience for every customer. From the moment they enter the store to when they leave, you will be responsible for ensuring our customers have an exceptional experience.

Responsibilities

• Creating amazing experiences for our customers through offering authentic customer service that will leave a lasting impression.
• Achieving sales targets and performance metrics.
• Interact with customers and educate them on our product, striving to build rapport and lasting relationships.
• Store standards—maintaining store standards, front and back, including visual merchandising, managing deliveries, maintaining stock replenishment, helping loss prevention and adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Be responsible for cash management and adhere to all policy and procedures for security, health & safety, and stock accuracy standards.
• Encourage customer loyalty by discussing upcoming collection launches and obtaining customer data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Flexible schedule and availability to work weekends and holidays
• Retail sales experience is preferred, but not required
• Passion for our brands and brand lifestyles
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and professional attitude
• Enthusiasm to learn and to share product knowledge
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, sales-driven atmosphere

US Candidates Only

• Performing duties consistent with the Company's AAP/EEO goals and policies
• High School diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions

• Retail environment

The Extras

• Generous clothing allowance
• Excellent training & development opportunities
• Quarterly bonuses
• 60% off all Sweaty Betty merchandise
• 25 days holiday (pro-rated if working part-time)
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to Retail Trust - advice & support tool
• Dedicated budget to attend fitness classes (per store)
• Access to Sample sales
• Health Cash Plan benefit with Medicash available to all Sweaty Betty UK Employees (Following successfully passing probation)
• Enhanced Family Leave policy

Our DEI Commitment

We are working to create a culture and team that represents our mission of empowerment. We celebrate diversity, embody inclusion and create an equitable business. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to considering ALL applicants for jobs and making our job advertising more inclusive.

Our DEI mission is to embed diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of our business: to create a culture of belonging that empowers everyone to be their best authentic self, celebrate different perspectives, and continuously learn, develop and challenge ourselves and our partners.

We are on a journey and strive to be part of the solution. We are committed to working across our business and with our DEI committee & DEI Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always.