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Sales Assistant

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Superdrug

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

AI generated summary

  • You need confident communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn, flexibility in hours, and adaptability. Piercing services training is optional.
  • You will serve customers, maintain store presentation, ensure stock levels, work towards targets, and receive training for ear and nose piercing while developing skills for career growth.

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

Responsibilities

  • In our 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 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 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 for the Sales Assistant position?

The Sales Assistant position is located at 1 Station Road, Ashington NE63 9UZ.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role offers 12 hours a week with the opportunity to work more hours, and availability is required from Sunday to Saturday between 9am and 6:30pm.

What is the salary range for the Sales Assistant position?

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

What kind of training will be provided?

Training will be provided in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in-store, along with excellent in-house training and the opportunity to gain Apprenticeship qualifications.

Is experience in retail necessary for this position?

While experience in retail is beneficial, a passion for retail and customer service is essential, along with a desire to learn and improve your skills.

Are there any benefits offered to employees?

Yes, 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 access to financial tools like Wagestream.

Is there a possibility for career progression in this role?

Yes, Superdrug values its Sales Advisers as future Team Leaders and provides opportunities for career progression through skill development and training.

What qualities are desired in a candidate for this position?

The ideal candidate should have confident communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn, a willingness to perform piercing services (optional), and flexibility in working hours.

Is the position full-time or part-time?

The position is part-time, requiring 12 hours a week, with opportunities for additional hours.

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.