Store Associate

Barnardo's; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity retailer in East Kilbride seeks a Store Associate to support management and ensure the highest standards of customer service. This role involves leading a team to maximise sales and contribute to a dynamic store environment. Potential for development and progression exists within a supportive framework. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to impact vulnerable children's lives positively while working in a fulfilling role.

Benefits

Full training and development package

Promotion prospects

Pension and benefits

Qualifications

• Well organised and ready to learn management skills.
• Ability to maximise sales and profits.
• Experience in customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager with all aspects of running the store.
• Lead a team to meet sales targets.
• Ensure high standards of presentation and customer service.

Skills

Great communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership ability

Job description

About Barnardo's

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds raised in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

Role Overview

As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store. It’s the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your store’s targets.

Benefits

In return you will work for one of the UK’s largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

How to Apply

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

• As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
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