Retail Store Sales Assistant - Bristol, United Kingdom - St Peter's Hospice

St Peter's Hospice

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're opening a new flag ship store on Whiteladies Road We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Saturday Retail Sales Assistant.

You will receive full training and will be supported by experienced, knowledgeable and friendly managers and team members.

Sales Assistant roles help you to develop a wide range of skills which you can take with you throughout your career.

If you have a passion for second hand, recycling, upcycling and enjoy being in a role that builds strong relationships, a role in which you can feel valued in, and knowing you are contributing to the care of patients and their families, then we want to hear from you

The details:

Salary: Aged 21 and over £3,714, Under 21 £2,670 per annum
Working 7.5 hours per week, 1 in day in 7, Saturdays
Permanent position

What we are looking for:

Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach
Able to work in a fastpaced environment
A genuine interest in home wear, furniture, second hand and charity retail
Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong numeracy skills
Previous retail experience would be useful but not essential

Key responsibilities:

In the absence of any other management to open and close the store and to be responsible for ensuring that the store trades safely and legally
To assist the management team in achieving profit targets by reducing costs and maximising sales
To operate as part of the overall shop team, willingly carrying out any tasks necessary to ensure the success and smooth running of the shop
To support delivering a high standard of presentation throughout, windows and shop floor
To assist the management team in implementing any changes as required to ensure optimum sales
To assist the management team in generating and encouraging all stock donations from the public
Actively supporting and demonstrating our values through your role