Retail Sales Assistant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
French Connection is looking for two dynamic and enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our French Connection store in Newcastle, could that be you?
Roles available;
1 x 12 hours per week (6 hours on Saturday & Sunday)
1 x 20 hours per week (weekday & weekend availability)
The successful applicants will have comparable experience gained within a fast-paced high street retailer, and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love of the French Connection brand.
Benefits:
- Free seasonal uniform allowance
- 28 days holiday allowance (pro rata)
- Generous clothing discount for you and your Friends & Family!
Purpose of the role:
- Increase sales through consistency in the customer service experience, using a variety of selling techniques and product knowledge (i.e. fit, sizing, fabric content, ranges etc)
- Maintain maximum stock availability through effective use of replenishment
- Welcome all customers entering the store with a friendly and warm approach while reaming calm, professional and focused, acting as a brand ambassador in difficult situations.
Key areas of responsibility will be to assist the management team in the following areas:
- Maintain housekeeping standards, ensuring all front and back of house areas are kept clean and
- Effectively maintain best practice within your stockroom to ensure that all stock is in line with company guidelines
- Assist the management team to effectively and accurately execute all floor moves, promotions and range launches in line with company guidelines to ensure that deadlines are met
- Deal with customer enquiries and refunds professionally and effectively, converting refunds into sales opportunities where possible
- Tackle any disagreement constructively and professionally, working to resolve any conflict in a timely manner, using the help of management
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- a proven track record of driving sales
- the ability to work well within a team
- demonstrate high levels of motivation, ambition and drive
- demonstrate initiative, decisiveness and effective problem-solving skills
- the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Salary will meet or exceed the national minimum wage for your age:
- 16 - 17 years old rate = £7.00
- 18 - 20 years old rate = £7.00
- 21 - 22 years old rate = £9.18
- 23 years and older rate = £9.50
Please note, should you have not received a response within 10 working days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We wish you well in your future career.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12 - 20 per week
Salary: £7.00-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SANewcFeb23
Expected start date: 28/02/2023
