Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant Oban, Scotland

MacIntyres Countrywear
Full Time Oban, Scotland 11 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Sales Assistant to join our growing clothing and footwear business in Oban. They will welcome customers as they enter our business and assist them in finding the products that meet their needs. The successful candidate will assist with receiving and stocking inventory, as well as maintaining the sales floor. The Sales Assistant will also create and set up seasonal displays and assist in our online business. The candidate should have a desire to achieve high standards, and be motivated to work alone or as part of a team. If you have strong customer service skills and a friendly disposition, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Roles

  • Work with the team to enhance and improve customer satisfaction
  • Monitor the sales floor to make sure that sales shelves and displays are organised, and products are easy to find
  • Assist with controlling the store’s inventory, accurately recording arrivals, and completing stock takes as required
  • Handle customer questions and resolve customer service issues
  • Collaborate with management team to highlight sales floor and online promotions or add positive energy to seasonal displays
  • Seasonal roles available too June-September

Qualifications & Skills

  • An understanding of basic computer skills, (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Previous retail or hospitality experience would be helpful
  • Customer service experience a plus
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

Availability/Hours

  • This role will require weekend work, both Saturdays and Sundays. We will aim to give 1 weekend off per month unless otherwise requested.
  • Offering between 16 -24 hour contract at 8 - 8.5 hours per day
  • Option for extra hours by agreement for busier times and/or to cover holidays
  • Shop opening hours 0900-1700 winter and 0900-1900 summer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oban, PA34 5NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Please state any other relevant experience (school, volunteering etc) that you think would make you a good fit for the role.
  • Are you able to work Saturday and Sundays?

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
  • customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/05/2023
Reference ID: OBN/SA
Expected start date: 22/05/2023

Sales Assistant
MacIntyres Countrywear

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