Sales Assistant

• Do you want to work for a company that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet?
• Do you want to work for a company that is different, exciting, innovative and extremely successful within the charity retail market?
• Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, a fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
• Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills, but is integral to the community?
• Did we mention there is no evening or Sunday working?
• Do you have excellent customer service skills?

For a role that matches this description, read on!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have had customer‑focused experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles, and have a friendly and positive outlook, we would like you to assist our Shop Manager and team of hardworking volunteers to make our shop 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 vision and values of the company

• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands‑on, and enthusiastic
• Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• Want to make a positive change
• Take pride in everything that you do to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
• Are adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
• Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed and be the best you can be

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

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.