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Christmas Sales Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Southampton

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.
  • It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges.
  • Superdrug Festive Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders.
  • We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

FAQs

What is the location of the Christmas Sales Assistant position?

The Christmas Sales Assistant position is located at Unit B3 Whitley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley PO15 7PD.

How many hours will I be expected to work as a Christmas Sales Assistant?

You will be expected to work 10 hours a week, with the opportunity to work more hours.

What is the salary range for the Christmas Sales Assistant role?

The salary for the Christmas Sales Assistant role ranges from £9.50 to £12.50 per hour.

Is there any training provided for new employees?

Yes, you will receive training, including ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

What qualities are important for success in this position?

Important qualities for success 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.

Will I have the opportunity for career progression in this role?

Yes, the company actively develops your skills and offers real career progression supported by excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What benefits can I expect as a Christmas Sales Assistant?

Benefits include up to 28 days of holiday, up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, and instant access to Wagestream for managing your earnings.

Is there support for company sick pay?

Yes, the company offers enhanced company sick pay and support for pregnancy loss.

Do I need prior experience in retail to apply?

Prior experience is not explicitly required, but a passion for retail and customer service is essential.

Will my data be managed securely during the application process?

Yes, for information on how your data will be managed and stored, please refer to our privacy policy at www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/.

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.