Sunday Sales Assistant in Peterborough

Would you like to be part of a retail team that is community‑based, offers amazing choice and genuine sustainability? Look no further – join us as a Sales Assistant in Crawley. This is a part‑time role working 6 hours a week in one of our busy furniture stores. Our stores are fast‑paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. You’ll join the team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. Candidates must be available to work 10.00am – 16.00pm on Sundays.

What does this role involve?

• As a Sales Assistant you’ll be at the very heart of our retail operation. This is not just standing behind the till or filling shelves – we’re looking for someone who will deliver a first‑class customer service experience.
• Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting our charity’s mission.
• Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential.
• Collaborate with our E‑Commerce team to maximise online sales.

Please note, this role can be physically demanding and will involve lifting large pieces of furniture and moving a high volume of donation bags.

What are we looking for?

• Previous retail experience isn’t essential. What truly counts is your passion, energy, and ability to deliver the very best customer service.
• You’ll be confident within a team environment and comfortable guiding the activity of volunteers on the shop floor.
• Able to work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail in everything you do.
• Positive, creative, confident, customer‑service focused and passionate about sustainability.
• You’ll be comfortable with tech, able to use a Till, PC, Smartphone and e‑mail with ease.

Benefits:

• 38 days annual leave (plus the option to sell leave).
• Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year.
• Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave).
• Wagestream – early access to your wages.
• 25% staff discount.
• Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc.).
• Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Discounts with a wide range of retailers.

Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process.

Sponsorship: We are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants for this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.