Weekend Sales Assistant

Yorkshire Trading Company are a family owned and run business with 35 stores throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East; a busy e-commerce operation and outdoor events teams who trade nationwide.

We have an opening for a weekend team member in our York store. The role will include but is not exhaustive: restocking, merchandising and customer service, cash handling. The position offered is 14 hours per week, weekends only (may suit college students). Our goal is to provide high class customer service and to increase the company’s growth and revenue through sales maximisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Maintain a fully stocked store
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Welcome and greet customers
• Process sales through our EPOS till system – training given
• Actively involved in receiving deliveries
• Keep up to date with product information
• Accurately describe product features and benefits
• Follow all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Previous retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be given
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service focus
• Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Workplace pension scheme
• 12.5% discount at YTC Stores after a successful 6 week induction period

Pay Rates (per Hour)

Age 21+ £12.21
18-20 £10.00
16-17 £7.55

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 hours per week