Seasonal Store Colleague in Wokingham

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people‑led, innovative and customer‑focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Role overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.

Responsibilities

• Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store.
• Continuously maintaining clean and tidy stock standards on the shop floor for customers at all times.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on current trends, in‑store promotions and continuously evolving store processes.
• Driving sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.
• Utilising in‑store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.
• Providing alternatives and adding on sales at every opportunity.
• Replenishing stock levels when needed, making sure the full‑size range is on the shop floor where possible.
• Ensuring that product is priced correctly.
• Deputising for other staff, working within departments or carrying out other duties as required.
• Representing JD Sports in the most professional manner at all times.
• Conducting work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Supporting the store in meeting and exceeding its financial goals by driving sales and ensuring timely and accurate replenishment of stock.

Skills and Experience

• A positive attitude towards a fast‑paced, customer‑focused retail environment.
• An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself, your career and learn new skills.
• Confident interpersonal and communication skills, thriving in social situations through engagement with customers.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.
• Interest in using in‑store technology to enhance the customer experience.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support colleagues as needed.
• A desire to contribute to JD Sports’ growth and success.

Benefits

• Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation.
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.