Temporary Sales Assistant

Totaljobs Group Ltd; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. As a Sales Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service while supporting a team of volunteers. Enjoy the benefits of a fantastic pension scheme, a virtual GP service, and a generous holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays. With no evening or Sunday shifts, this role offers a perfect work-life balance. If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect challenge for you.

Benefits

Virtual GP Service

Fantastic Pension Scheme

26 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

No Evening or Sunday Working

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused roles is essential.
• Positive attitude and hands-on approach are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising in the shop.
• Assist customers from entry to purchase completion.
• Support the Shop Manager and train volunteers.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Visual Merchandising

Team Support

Adaptability

Interest in Environment

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

Do you want to work for a company that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders, and the planet?

Do you want to work for a company that is different, exciting, innovative, and extremely successful within the charity retail market?

Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme, and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?

Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills but is integral to the community?

Did we mention that there is no evening or Sunday working too?!

Do you have excellent customer service skills?

If this is you, read on!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have had customer-focused experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles, and have a friendly and positive outlook, then we are looking for you to assist our Shop Manager and team of hardworking volunteers to make our shop as successful as it can possibly be.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help to maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
• Assist our customers throughout their visit, from entering the shop to completing their purchase
• Actively promote and explain the benefits of Gift Aid to customers and other various promotions
• Complete all company paperwork, including cashing up and banking procedures
• Encourage and assist in the training of volunteers
• Assist in the sorting and preparation of all donated stock
• Travel to other shops if part of a cluster from time to time
• Support the Shop Manager in all aspects of best practice and Health and Safety Procedures
• Be responsible for the daily running of the shop and management of volunteers in the Manager's absence
• Ensure that personal behaviour reflects the visions and values of the company

Desirable Skills:

• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands-on, and enthusiastic
• Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• Want to make a positive change
• Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders, and ourselves
• Are adaptable; able to think on your feet
• Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
• Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed, and be the best you can be

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU!

Hours will be worked on a shift basis between Monday - Saturday

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.