Temporary Sales Assistant (2 Months)

Theo Paphitis Retail Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Incentives

Team environment

Staff discounts

Auto-enrolment pension

Career progression

Job summary

London Graphic Centre in Covent Garden is seeking a Temporary Sales Assistant to join a creative retail team. You will deliver excellent customer service, advise on products, and help customers find the right items.

This role offers training, incentives, a supportive team, staff discounts, and the chance to progress within the Theo Paphitis Retail Group. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused retail experience preferred.
• Good product knowledge and ability to advise customers.
• Mentor and motivate to meet sales targets.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and help customers find the right products.
• Use product knowledge to advise customers.
• Work towards sales targets and support the team.
• Replenish, price and merchandise stock.
• Operate tills and process cash/card payments.
• Keep your area and store looking its best.
• Support account customers and daily store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Sales targets

Merchandising

Cash handling

Tills handling

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Love art, design and all things creative? Join London Graphic Centre as a TemporarySales Assistant and work in one of Covent Garden’s ultimate destinations for artists, designers and creatives.

With two floors packed with art materials, stationery, gifts and design essentials, there’s always something new to discover and you’ll be right at the heart of it.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering brilliant customer service and helping customers find the right products
• Using your product knowledge to inspire and advise customers
• Working towards sales targets and supporting the wider team
• Replenishing, pricing and merchandising stock
• Operating tills and processing cash and card payments
• Keeping your area and the wider store looking its best
• Supporting account customers and day-to-day store operations

What you’ll bring

• A genuine passion for London Graphic Centre, creativity and our wider group of brands
• A natural focus on exceeding customer expectations
• Enthusiasm, drive and a results-focused approach
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence in spotting and maximising sales opportunities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn, develop and build your product knowledge

What’s in it for you?

• Full training and opportunities to develop your career
• Performance incentives and recognition
• A great team and creative working environment
• Generous colleague discounts across London Graphic Centre and the wider Theo Paphitis Retail Group
• Enhanced pension scheme, with auto-enrolment after 3 months
• Opportunities to progress into more senior roles

About London Graphic Centre

Established in 1973, London Graphic Centre has been part of Covent Garden’s creative community for over 50 years. We’re part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group, alongside Ryman, Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue.

We’re passionate about our people and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can develop, make an impact and be themselves.