Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant Gateshead, England

Pet Supermarket LTD
Full Time Gateshead, England 9 - 11 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

A independent, family ran retail business, who has experienced year on year growth, since we opened over 7 years ago. With continued growth and expansion already secured for 2024, and with more expected, we are looking to add another member to our valued team.

We enthusiastically welcome everyone into our stores, our aim is to get to know each and every one of our valued customers, assisting them in making the informed choices, selecting the best products for their requirements.

Experience within a retail environment is essential, we welcome applications from all walks of life, and actively encourage diversity within our teams.

Some of the perks of working with us include our company pension scheme, staff discount.

Hours – at least 24 hours a week.

Salary – NMW

Benefits – Company pension, parking, staff discount

Uniform - Provided

Start Date - ASAP

About the Role

We are offer a challenging and exciting place to work for our Sales Assistants. Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly colleagues, take great pride in delivering the best customer service and helping our customers choose the right products for their needs.

About You

Our team member are at the heart of our business, we are looking for hard working, energetic, friendly people who are passionate about our customers and our products. We want you to thrive in a positive and productive environment.

1. Entry requirements

A background in retail and/or customer services is essential

2. Skills required

You’ll need:

Basic Maths skills, for stock taking and deliveries etc.
Basic Computer skills
Ability to undertake manual handling activities safely
Confident in approaching customers and giving advice

3. What you'll do

Your day-to-day duties may include:

  • Advising customers
  • Operation of computer systems and checkouts
  • Online Picking, Packing
  • Maintaining stock levels and stock rotation
  • Dealing with deliveries which will include heavy manual handling
  • Keeping the store clean and tidy
  • Assisting customer
  • Checking, changing and dealing with any stock issues
  • Answering the phone and dealing with customer queries

5. Working hours, patterns and environment

The role will be 24 hours a week (Example Shifts 2 x 8 hours and 2 x 4 hours = 4 days a week) these days will be dependant upon business requirements, these may differ week from week but will be give a months shifts in advance. The stores opening hours are 10am-6pm Monday- Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday. We request staff be on site 15 minutes prior to stores opening.

You’ll be in close contact with animals, and may have to deal with unpleasant tasks and smells.

The work will be unsuitable if you have certain allergies, can't lift heavy goods on busy delivery days and would struggle in a very busy environment.

6. Progression

With experience, Full time staff member

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £9.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2023

Sales Assistant
Pet Supermarket LTD

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