Casual Retail Assistant Wolverhampton, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Casual Retail Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Retail
REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager
LOCATION: Megastore / Warehouse
HOURS: Casual Contract Hours
DATE: March 2023
We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for
success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts
one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.
Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the
country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black
Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.
Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back among football’s European elite, but this time we will
compete as a sports and entertainment business across multiple brand verticals. As a challenger
club, Wolves dare to be different, which is why creating world class propositions in esports, fashion
and music are all part of our ambitious plans.
At Wolves, we don’t simply look to the future, we seize it.
We take seriously our commitment to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and to
ensuring that Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.
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Job purpose
We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals join our retail team as a Retail Assistant.
You will be part of the team, delivering excellent customer service within a fast-paced environment.
You will be a well organised individual, who can work in a team but also efficiently using your own
initiative. You will ensure that the health and safety within the Megastore/Warehouse is always
adhered to and take responsibility for the security of the warehouse and stock.
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Key responsibilities
- To deliver exceptional Customer service in a fast-paced environment, through effective
- To support in the assistance of all internal and retail requests
- To assist in the efficient receipt of stock deliveries both incoming and outgoing
- You will assist in the checking/counting of deliveries in a timely manner and immediately
- To maintain sufficient levels of stock on shelves in the Megastore/Warehouse making items
- Picking and despatching of E-commerce orders
- To work in a “always keep tidy” manner and to adhere to health and safety at all times
- To promptly dispose of any rubbish on a daily basis
- When required you will provide the Store(s) with a daily replenishment of stock
- You will be able to pick and deliver to the store(s) when stock is urgently needed
- To be able to work on the own initiative and provide help and support to the team
- Able to use till and ticketing IT systems
- To liaise with suppliers through both e-mail and telephone conversation in the booking in of
- To have a good understanding of products and be ready for any promotional activities
- Work towards sales targets
- Be confident in offering additional sales and add-ons
- To assist with stocktakes when needed
- Answering the telephone in a professional manner
General responsibilities
- Compliance with Club policies
- Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
- Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies
- To promote the Club’s values
- To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
- To maintain professional conduct at all times
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Key relationships
- Warehouse Manager
- Megastore Manager
- Warehouse/Megastore Staff
- Megastore customers
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Person Specification
Job Title: Retail Assistant
Knowledge:
Desirable
- Previous Retail/Warehouse experience
- Knowledge and experience of Health and safety within a warehouse environment
- Football knowledge
Essential
- Customer service focus
- Be able to use till systems
- Heavy lifting may be required within the health and safety guidelines
- To be able to work to strict guidelines and deadlines
- Good written and oral communication skills
- To be able to read despatching notes
Desirable
- Shirt printing -training will be provided
- Working at height and use of ladders
- Be able to use till systems
General skills and attributes:
Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative
- Enthusiastic, polite, confident and approachable
- Reliable and flexible
- Calm under pressure
- Flexibility. (You will be required to work some weekends and Matchdays on a rota basis.)
- I.T literate, particularly with reference to stock management and computer systems.
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working to targets and budgets
- Retail/Warehouse experience
Essential
- English & Maths GCSE Qualification or equivalent
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