Temporary Charity Shop Sales Assistant – Make a Difference

Salvation Army Trading Company; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays

Virtual GP service

Excellent pension scheme

25% staff discount

Wellbeing commitment

Job summary

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) in Barnsley is seeking a Sales Assistant for a temporary, part-time role. The job entails supporting the Shop Manager and a team of volunteers, maintaining shop standards, and assisting customers through their visit.

The role emphasizes Gift Aid promotion, cash handling, and health and safety compliance. The position offers excellent benefits such as a generous annual leave, a virtual GP service, a strong pension scheme, and a 25% staff discount.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Experience in retail or volunteering with customer-facing roles is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop.
• Assist customers from entry to purchase and explain Gift Aid and promotions.
• Handle cashing up and banking procedures.
• Train and support volunteers and sponsor teamwork.
• Sort and prepare donated stock and stock rotation.
• Travel to other SATCoL shops within a cluster when required.
• Support the Shop Manager in health and safety and daily shop operations.
• Reflect SATCoL values in personal conduct and work.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) in Barnsley is seeking a Sales Assistant for a temporary, part-time role. The job entails supporting the Shop Manager and a team of volunteers, maintaining shop standards, and assisting customers through their visit.

The role emphasizes Gift Aid promotion, cash handling, and health and safety compliance. The position offers excellent benefits such as a generous annual leave, a virtual GP service, a strong pension scheme, and a 25% staff discount.