Sales Assistant at Salvation Army Limited; SATCoL

Job Title:

Sales Assistant
Agency:
Salvation Army Trading Company Limited (SATCoL)

Location:

Widnes, Cheshire
Salary/Rate: £15,012 per year

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have customer‑focused experience, paid or voluntary, and a friendly, positive outlook, you will help our Shop Manager and a team of volunteers to make the shop as successful as possible.

• Help to maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
• Assist 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
• Motivation to make a positive change
• Pride in maintaining high standards for colleagues, stakeholders, and oneself
• Adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Keenness for the environment and sustainability
• Engaging personality, desire to succeed, and ambition to be the best possible version of yourself

• Virtual GP service
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays

• Shift basis between Monday and Saturday

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