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Christmas Sales Assistant

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Superdrug

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have clear communication skills, a passion for retail, a desire to learn, flexibility in hours, and a willingness to provide piercing services (training included).
  • You will serve customers, ensure store presentation, maintain stock levels, achieve targets, and receive training in ear and nose piercing to support the in-store piercing service.

Requirements

  • Confident and clear communication skills
  • Passionate about retail and customer service
  • Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
  • Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided) (Optional)
  • Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
  • Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Responsibilities

  • In our Festive Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved.
  • Your role at Superdrug as one of our Festive Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys.
  • You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets.
  • To support your development, you’ll also be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

FAQs

What is the location of the Christmas Sales Assistant job?

The location of the Christmas Sales Assistant job is Unit 10, 35 New Square, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 7PR.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are 8 hours a week, with the opportunity to work more hours.

What is the salary for the Christmas Sales Assistant role?

The salary for the Christmas Sales Assistant role is between £9.50 and £12.50 per hour.

What qualities are desired in a Christmas Sales Assistant?

Desired qualities for a Christmas Sales Assistant include confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn and improve, flexibility in working hours, and adaptability to change.

Is there a training program involved for this position?

Yes, there is a training program involved, which includes training in ear and nose piercing to support the store's fast-growing piercing business.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are offered up to 28 days holiday, a discount of up to 30% for themselves and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, and access to Wagestream for real-time earnings tracking.

Is there support for sick pay and pregnancy loss?

Yes, there is enhanced company sick pay and support for pregnancy loss and support.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for career advancement as Superdrug actively develops the skills of their Festive Sales Advisers and offers real career progression supported by in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

Is the role focused solely on customer service?

While the role is heavily focused on customer service, it also includes responsibilities such as ensuring the store is well stocked, maintaining high store presentation, and achieving store targets.

Is piercing training mandatory for all employees?

Piercing training is provided for those who are willing to carry out piercing services, but it is optional.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.