Weekend Sales Assistant

Yorkshire Trading Company Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned retail business in Buxton is seeking weekend team members. The role focuses on customer service, restocking, and merchandising. Previous experience is beneficial but not required, as training will be provided. Benefits include paid leave and employee discounts after a successful induction period. This is a part-time, permanent position with 14 hours per week.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Workplace pension scheme

12.5% Discount at YTC Stores after 6 weeks

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices is preferred.
• Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Welcome and greet customers.

Skills

Customer service focus

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales principles understanding

Job description

Overview

Yorkshire Trading Company are a family owned and run business with 35 stores throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East; a busy E:Commerce operation and outdoor events teams who trade nationwide.

We have an opening for 2 weekend team members in our Buxton store.

The role will include but is not exhaustive, restocking, merchandising and customer service, cash handling.

The position offered is: 14 hours Weekends Only (may suit college students).

Our goal is to provide high class customer service and to increase the company’s growth and revenue through sales maximisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Maintain a fully stocked store
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Welcome and greet customers
• Process sales through our Epos till system - Training given
• Actively involved in receiving deliveries
• Keep up to date with product information
• Accurately describe product features and benefits
• Follow all companies policies and procedures

Requirements

• Previous retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be given
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service focus
• Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Work place pension scheme
• 12.5% Discount at YTC Stores after a successful 6 week induction period

Pay Rates (per Hour):

• Age 21+ £12.21
• 18-20 £10.00
• 16-17 £7.55

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 14 hours per week