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Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, outgoing, friendly, and ready to lift heavy boxes. No prior tile or retail knowledge needed. Salary varies by age, plus commission.
  • You will assist customers in visualizing projects, provide design inspiration, build relationships with trade customers, and offer product knowledge to drive sales and ensure satisfaction.

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
  • You don’t even need to know anything about Tiles, or Retail!
  • 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.
  • Due to health and safety reasons and the nature of the work in our stores, we would invite applications from those 18 or over.

Responsibilities

  • help our customers visualise their projects, helping them to find just what they’re looking for to make their tiling project happen
  • Gain valuable sales skills, supporting our customers whilst driving revenue for the store
  • 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 pay for the Sales Assistant position?

For those aged 21 and above, the pay is £12.21 per hour plus personal sales commission. For those aged 20 and below, the pay is £10.18 per hour plus personal sales commission.

Are there specific working hours for the Sales Assistant role?

Yes, you will not need to work late evenings, and you will receive 3 days off over Christmas.

Is prior knowledge of tiles or retail experience required for this position?

No, you don’t need to know anything about tiles or retail; we are looking for outgoing and friendly individuals with a positive attitude.

What kind of career development opportunities are available?

At Topps Tiles, there are training, development, and promotion opportunities to help you achieve your longer-term career goals.

What will my responsibilities be as a Sales Assistant?

As a Sales Assistant, you will help customers visualize their projects, build relationships with regular trade customers, provide valuable product advice, and use your creativity to inspire customers with design choices.

How do I apply for the Sales Assistant position?

To apply, click the apply button on the job listing. The application process should only take a few minutes if you have a CV ready, and we will be in touch ASAP to arrange a chat with the hiring manager.

Is there a minimum age requirement for applicants?

Yes, due to health and safety reasons and the nature of the work in our stores, we invite applications from those who are 18 or over.

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.