Job description
Job Description: Sales Assistant
About Us
Benson’s Sweet Shop are opening their second store in Leeds and we are looking for people to join our team. Our aim is to be a fun destination where everyone will find sweets they love now or from years gone by.
We are a specialist confectionary retailer selling Sweet Jars & Hampers, Weigh Out Sweets in Jars, Pick ‘n’ Mix, Handmade Fudge, Premium Liquorice, Vegan & Sugar Free Sweets, Chocolate, Truffles, Lollipops, Jelly Beans, American Candy and Soda.
About You
The Sales Assistant is a key part of the Benson’s Team. You’ll need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for confectionary which will lead to fantastic customer service. You will go out of your way to help and delight customers, so they always leave with a smile.
You are able to:
· Have a genuine love of confectionary and a passion for new sweets
· Provide excellent customer service, both before, during and after the sale, with a smile and a positive attitude
· Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
· Have a desire to learn about the whole product range and the retail industry
· Have a drive to meet and exceed company targets
· Be able to work well in a team
· Hardworking with attention to detail
· To listen and take direction
· To continually improve your performance and progress within the company
Your Background
· Have experience of working in a fast-paced Retail or Hospitality environment
· Be able to work 2-3 shifts per week
· Be fully flexible to work any day of the week for holiday/sickness cover
Benefits
· Employee discount
· Incentives
· Career progression within the company
If it excites you to be part of the Benson’s journey to build the brand then we would love to discuss this opportunity with you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £6.50-£10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Application question(s):
- Are you available for a couple of shifts during term time if a student?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/09/2023
Expected start date: 11/09/2023