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Part Time Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, outgoing, friendly, positive, and able to lift heavy tiles. Pay is £12.21/hr for 21+, £10.18/hr for 20 and under, plus commission.
  • You will build relationships with trade customers, inspire design choices, and provide product knowledge to help customers select the best products for their needs.

Requirements

  • Aged 21 and above: £12.21 per hour plus personal sales commission
  • Aged 20 and below: £10.18 per hour plus personal sales commission
  • Due to health and safety reasons and the nature of the work in our stores, we would invite applications from those 18 or over.
  • If you’re outgoing, friendly, have a positive attitude and don’t mind lifting a few heavy boxes of tiles, then you’re just the person we want to talk to.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll build long standing relationships with our regular trade customers
  • Use your creativity to inspire customers, helping them to pick the right design and style choices.
  • Gain product knowledge to give valuable advice for trade and retail customers to get them the best products they need.

FAQs

What is the hourly wage for a Part-Time Sales Assistant?

The hourly wage is £12.21 for those aged 21 and above and £10.18 for those aged 20 and below, plus personal sales commission.

Is prior knowledge of tiles required to apply for this position?

No, you do not need to know anything about tiles or retail to apply for this position.

What kind of customer interactions can I expect as a Sales Assistant at Topps Tiles?

You will help customers visualize their projects, build long-standing relationships with regular customers, and inspire them by offering design and style choices.

Are there any evening or holiday shifts required for this role?

No, you will not need to work late evenings, and you will receive 3 days off over Christmas.

What age do I need to be to apply for this job?

You need to be 18 or over to apply due to health and safety reasons.

What types of training and development opportunities are offered?

Topps Tiles provides training, development, and promotion opportunities for your longer-term career goals.

How long does the application process take?

The application process should only take a few minutes if you have a CV ready.

What characteristics are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for outgoing, friendly individuals with a positive attitude who are not afraid to lift heavy boxes of tiles.

When can I expect to hear back after applying?

We will be in touch ASAP to arrange a chat with the hiring manager after you apply.

Is this position suitable for someone with no retail experience?

Yes, this position is suitable for individuals with no retail experience.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our relentless focus on inspiring customers through our love of tiles, combined with our world-class levels of customer service, has characterised the last 60 years.