Sales Assistant - South Shields South Shields, England
Job description
Company Description:
J. Barbour & Sons Ltd founded in 1894 is a British lifestyle brand, home to the iconic wax jacket we design, manufacture and market stylish functional clothing and footwear for men, women and children inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. We are the proud holder of two Royal warrants and remain true to our core values as a fifth-generation family business. Barbour is sold in over 40 countries worldwide, including Europe, the US and Japan but we have our headquarters and roots firmly located in the North East of England.
Position Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our Factory Shop on a permanent 20-hour part-time contract. You will be reliable and hardworking and have a passion for delivering excellent levels of customer service. The ideal candidate will be confident developing selling opportunities and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will act as a brand ambassador and will be responsible for representing the Barbour brand in a positive and professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute positively towards the sales/ profitability budgets for the store through achieving personal sales targets.
- Deliver outstanding customer service at all times.
- Be a brand ambassador promoting the brand within the locality.
- Maintain shop floor standards both front and back of house.
- Undertake and apply accurate Company administration procedures.
- Comply with Company security procedures.
- Actively support store management procedures, in line with Company policy.
- Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and Company procedures are adhered.
- Accurately process transactions through the till system.
- Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 6 months experience in a customer facing environment.
- Excellent customer care and advanced selling skills.
- Understanding of requirements to work in a target orientated environment
- Acting with a professional and respectful manner to all individuals.
- Understanding current market trends in relation to clothing/ fashion.
- Effective time management skills for organising self appropriately.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong relationships internally at all business levels.
- Able to analyse basic internal data and could translate into actions.
- Understanding and ability to implement visual merchandising standards.
- Information Technology skills including experience of EPOS systems, MS Outlook.
- Flexibility with working hours is essential.
Benefits:
- Staff discount
- Staff Uniform
- Life Insurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
