At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with garden products and ensure a smooth sales process.
- Company: Join Haskins, an award-winning family-owned garden centre business.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 38 days holiday, retail discounts, and health cash plans.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and community involvement through charity support.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team and help customers create their dream outdoor spaces.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic individuals with great customer service skills; retail experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
We are recruiting a Retail Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis, working 38 hours a week including alternate weekends.
Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.
The role of Retail Assistant involves welcoming customers to the centre and helping with questions across a wide variety of indoor product ranges. Retail Assistants play a crucial role in assisting customers, promoting products, and ensuring a smooth sales process.
Based in the Seasonal and Sundries Department, the focus will be on providing excellent service and assisting customers with their Garden Furniture, BBQs, and Outdoor Living products during the Spring and Summer months. In the Autumn & Winter, you will be focused on our Christmas department.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Greet customers and assist them in finding products that meet their needs.
- Provide detailed information about products, including features and benefits.
- Engage in upselling techniques to maximise sales opportunities.
- Maintain an organised sales floor, ensuring products are well-displayed and stocked.
- Process customer orders and transactions using computer and till systems.
About You: This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. The ability to engage with customers and talk passionately about our wide range of products will be key to driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction. Previous retail or sales experience is desirable.
Benefits include:
- Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata).
- Retail discounts, save money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts.
- Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax.
- Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more.
- Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day.
- Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family.
- Company pension scheme for eligible employees.
Seasonal & Sundries Retail Assistant - Full Time - West End in Southampton employer: Haskins Garden Centres Ltd
Haskins is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With generous benefits such as up to 38 days of holiday, retail discounts, and a health cash plan, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Located in the vibrant West End, our family-owned garden centre offers a unique opportunity to engage with customers while working in a dynamic environment that encourages personal development and community involvement.
Contact Details:
Haskins Garden Centres Ltd Recruitment Team
