At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers, maintain shop standards, and support the Shop Manager.
- Company: Join the UK's leading textile recycling and clothing collection company.
- Benefits: Enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, 26 days holiday, and no evening or Sunday shifts.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while gaining valuable customer service experience.
- Qualifications: Friendly, adaptable, and passionate about sustainability with customer-focused experience.
The predicted salary is between 10 - 12 £ per hour.
We have a range of roles available, offering different hours and flexibility. If you have specific requirements, we would love to discuss these with you as part of the interview process. Please note that Saturday working will be required, typically on a rotational basis. We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Sales Assistants. If you have had customer focussed experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles and have a friendly and positive outlook then we are looking for you to assist our Shop Manager and team of hardworking volunteers to make our shop be as successful as it can possibly be.
Responsibilities
- Help to maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
- Assist our customers throughout their visit, from entering the shop to completing their purchase
- Actively promote and explain the benefits of Gift Aid to customers and other various promotions
- Complete all company paperwork, including cashing up and banking procedures
- Encourage and assist in the training of volunteers
- Assist in the sorting and preparation of all donated stock
- Travel to other shops if part of a cluster from time to time
- Support the Shop Manager in all aspects of best practice and Health and Safety Procedures
- Be responsible for the daily running of the shop and management of volunteers in the Manager's absence
Qualifications
- Be resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
- Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
- Desire to make a positive change
- Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain high standards for colleagues, stakeholders and yourself
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet
- Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
- Have an engaging personality, desire to succeed and be the best you can be
- Customer focused experience, paid or voluntary, with a friendly and positive outlook
Benefits
- Virtual GP service
- Fantastic pension scheme
- Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
- No evening or Sunday working
- Work in the UK's leading textile, recycling and clothing collection company
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.
Sales Assistants in Somerset employer: The Salvation Army
Join our team as a Sales Assistant and experience the rewarding work culture of the UK's leading textile recycling and clothing collection company. We offer flexible hours, a fantastic pension scheme, and a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development, all while making a positive impact on the community and the environment. With no evening or Sunday shifts, you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to our mission of sustainability.
