Temporary Part Time Sales Advisor (Maternity Cover)

F.Hinds Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

F.Hinds Limited Reading is seeking a Temporary Part Time Sales Advisor to cover a period of maternity. The role is 21 hours per week with shifts: Wed 1-5:30, Thu 9:30-2, Fri 1-5:30 and Sat 9:30-5:30.

You will handle sales, customer service, display work, admin tasks, stock control, cash handling, and basic jewellery and watch repairs. A passion for jewellery and a customer‑focused approach helps you provide excellent service and present a polished appearance.

Qualifications

• Interest in jewellery and watch sector with a passion for providing excellent service to every customer.
• Confident, outgoing and with a belief in your own ability.
• Possess an enthusiastic and positive outlook and be able to project a great first impression.

Responsibilities

• Sales.
• Customer Service.
• Display work.
• Admin tasks.
• Stock control.
• Cash Handling.
• Repairs (Basic Jewellery and Watches).
• and other duties

Skills

Face to Face communication skills

Customer Focused

Desire to achieve targets

Tools

Word & Excel Knowledge

Job description

F.Hinds Reading: Temporary Part Time Sales Advisor to cover a period of Maternity (12 months):21hrs Wed 1-5.30, Thurs 9.30-2.00, Fri 1-5.30 and Sat 9.30-5.30

Duties will include:

• Sales,
• Customer Service,
• Display work,
• Admin tasks,
• Stock control,
• Cash Handling,
• Repairs (Basic Jewellery and Watches)
• and other duties

Having these varied duties makes the job more interesting and satisfying. We also place high priority on customer service and a high standard of display and presentation.

F. Hinds is one of Britain's largest family owned jewellers with over 100 stores nationwide, delivering excellent customer service since 1856 and as we continue to expand we are looking for talented people with a desire to maximise their potential.

As a Part Time Sales Advisor you will have an interest for jewellery and watch sector, with a passion for providing excellent service to every customer, confident, outgoing and with a belief in your own ability. You should also possess an enthusiastic and positive outlook and be able to project a great first impression.

PART TIME SALES ADVISOR - KEY SKILLS

• Face to Face communication skills
• Customer Focused
• Desire to achieve targets
• Word & Excel Knowledge
• Previous or relevant Sales experience

In return, we will provide a comprehensive training package in all aspects of jewellery and watch product knowledge plus sales training and opportunities for career progression.

Everyoneis expected to work extrahours at busy times, especially near to Christmas and when other colleagues are on holiday or absent for any other reason.