Weekend Sales Assistant

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

Job summary

A family-owned retail business in Leek is seeking a weekend sales assistant to enhance customer satisfaction and maintain store standards. The role involves processing sales and assisting with deliveries. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. Training is provided for those lacking retail experience. Benefits include annual leave and a discount after the induction period.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Workplace pension scheme

12.5% discount at YTC stores after induction

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience beneficial, but training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of sales principles required.
• Ability to maintain store conditions and stock.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Process sales through the Epos till system.
• Assist in receiving deliveries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service focus

Friendly and engaging personality

Job description

Overview

Yorkshire Trading Company are a family owned and run business with 33 stores throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East; a busy E:Commerce operation and outdoor events teams who trade nationwide. We now have an opportunity for an additional recruit to the weekend sales assistant team in our Leek store. The position is offered at 14 hours over days to include weekends on a rota basis and may include some early mornings. 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+ £11.44
• 18-20 £8.60
• 16-17 £6.40