Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Sales Assistant to join our retail team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and leadership skills, with a flair for visual merchandising and customer service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a vibrant environment, supporting sales growth and enhancing the overall shopping experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting customers, maintaining store presentation, and supporting the sales team to achieve targets.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing product information and recommendations.
- Support visual merchandising efforts using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create appealing displays.
- Organise stock levels, manage inventory, and ensure products are well-presented on the shop floor.
- Supervise junior staff or interns, providing guidance and training where necessary.
- Manage administrative tasks such as processing transactions, maintaining records, and updating product listings.
- Contribute to sales strategies by analysing customer preferences and feedback to optimise merchandising approaches.
- Assist in organising promotional events and campaigns to drive footfall and sales.
- Utilise multilingual skills to communicate effectively with diverse customer groups.
- Ensure the store complies with health and safety regulations at all times.
Experience
- Previous supervisory experience within a retail environment is desirable.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is preferred for creating visual content.
- Multilingual abilities are advantageous for engaging with a diverse clientele.
- Demonstrable leadership qualities with experience in team management or mentoring roles.
- Strong organisational skills coupled with excellent time management capabilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Experience in merchandising, stock management, or administrative duties within retail settings is beneficial. This position provides an engaging work environment where organisational talent and customer service excellence are valued highly. Applicants should be enthusiastic about fashion or retail sectors, eager to learn, and committed to delivering outstanding service standards while supporting the team’s objectives.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person