Sales Assistant

This is a Permanent, Part time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

Part time, 22.5 hours, £12.88 per hour

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have had customer focussed experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles and have a friendly and positive outlook then we are looking for you to assist our Shop Manager and team of hardworking volunteers to make our shop be as successful as it can possibly be.

• Help to maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
• Assist our customers throughout their visit, from entering the shop to completing their purchase
• Actively promote and explain the benefits of Gift Aid to customers and other various promotions
• Complete all company paperwork, including cashing up and banking procedures
• Encourage and assist in the training of volunteers
• Assist in the sorting and preparation of all donated stock
• Travel to other shops if part of a cluster from time to time
• Support the Shop Manager in all aspects of best practice and Health and Safety Procedures
• Be responsible for the daily running of the shop and management of volunteers in the Manager’s absence
• Ensure that personal behaviour reflects the visions and values of the company

• Resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
• Positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• Want to make a positive change
• Pride in maintaining high standards
• Adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Keen interest in the environment and sustainability
• Engaging personality, desire to succeed and be the best you can be

Hours will be worked on a shift basis between Monday - Saturday.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.

Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.

SATCoL offer a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.

Paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.

All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.

Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

Registered Company no. 2605817
The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359