Retail Assistant

Retail Assistant Stowmarket, England

H G Gladwell & Sons
Full Time Stowmarket, England 10.18 - 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

H G Gladwell & Sons Ltd was established in 1912 and now manufactures and distributes a range of pet food and pet related goods. These products are in bags or boxes, which weigh up to approximately 25 kg.

We are looking for a new member of the team to work 4 days in 7 including weekends, you will be working as a retail Assistant as well as holiday cover for the delivery route in the van.

Position reports into: Branch Manager

Job Purpose: To work in our Trade and Retail Store providing a professional, efficient and accurate service to our customers, including delivery to some customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sustain and improve sales performance and customer satisfaction relating to the branch
  • Accurately process orders
  • Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner
  • Ensure all established procedures are adhered to
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, suppliers, customers and the general public
  • Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant Health and Safety procedures.

Duties include but are not exclusive:

  • Perform selling and customer service activities competently including accepting payments for goods
  • Communicate and liaise verbally with customers/ suppliers/ visitors/ enquirers/ co-workers and managers.
  • Efficiently and effectively respond to spoken requests over the phone or in person
  • Respond clearly and effectively to verbal or written instructions
  • Maintenance of the hygiene of the branch.
  • Stock control and replenishment of goods
  • Delivery of goods to local customers

Skills:

  • Retail experience or customer service experience an advantage
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must be numerate and literate as will be working from written instructions
  • Excellent attention to detail is required as mistakes are costly to rectify
  • A confident and friendly personality is essential
  • Ability to work under own initiative is important
  • Knowledge of Pets and animals would be an advantage
  • Clean driving record

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.18-£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Driving: 5 years (required)
  • customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Retail Assistant
H G Gladwell & Sons

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