Proudly family-owned, Ellis Brigham has been kitting people out for adventures for over 90 years. Founded and based in Greater Manchester, our mission is to be the number one independent outdoor and snow sports retailer. Whether you’re climbing in the Lake District or enjoying a walk around Wicken Fen, we’re here to equip you with everything you need for your adventures.
From the moment you join us, you’ll help create a welcoming store environment, share our enthusiasm for the outdoors and support customers with friendly, knowledgeable service.
We are looking for candidates who can work every weekend plus one weekday. This role is for 3 days per week.
What You'll Do:
- Representing Ellis Brigham and helping to inspire customers to enjoy the outdoors in the best kit for their adventures
- Creating an open and friendly environment in our stores to ensure everyone feels welcome
- Working with the whole store team to deliver outstanding customer service and reach store targets
- Helping customers select the best products for their needs – from walking their dog in the UK to climbing the world’s biggest mountains
- Continually developing your knowledge and expertise around our products and sports
- Working alongside your colleagues to maintain the appearance of the store to high standards, ensuring it is easy and enjoyable for customers to shop
- Completing store tasks and operations with care and accuracy to establish a seamless performance
- This role is available on a full or part-time basis 22 - 38 hours per week
Who You Are:
- You have great communication skills and can interact with a range of people
- You may have worked in previous customer-facing roles or can demonstrate your ability to engage with customers
- You are honest, hardworking and take pride in what you do
- You are willing to learn and actively look for development
- You are comfortable working in a team and taking direction, but also happy to make your own decisions
- You enjoy outdoor sports or are keen to immerse yourself in the outdoor world
- You want to work in an environment where every day can be different and that hard work and good fun go hand in hand
- You are fluent in English - other languages are a plus
- You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays when necessary
- Ideally you’ll have experience with skiing or snowsports
What you'll get from us:
- An inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
- You will be valued and treated as an individual in a close family-run company
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Training on all our great products and sports with the chance to learn more at 'On The Hill' training events
- Refer a friend cash bonus
- Generous staff discounts and pro-deals
- Paid Charity days
- Bike to work scheme
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Tell us about your experience in outdoor or snowsports activities?
Work Location: In person
