Store Associate (23687)

Barnardo's; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development package

Promotion prospects

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking a Store Associate to support daily store operations, assist in leading the team in the manager's absence, and drive customer satisfaction. You will help maximise sales, ensure high standards of presentation, and contribute to a positive customer experience.

The role offers training and development, with promotion prospects and benefits as part of Barnardo's commitment to staff growth and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and take on lead responsibilities within the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager with daily operations.
• Step up to supervise in the manager's absence.
• Maximise sales and profit while delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and customer care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Job description

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.

As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, and step up to supervise in their absence, covering days off or holiday leave. 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 stores targets.

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.

• full training and development package
• promotion prospects
• pension and benefits

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

* 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.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.

Our basis and values