Store Assistant

Shop assistant required for our retail decorating centres in Bolton (BL4 7JZ) & Salford (M50 1AY). If you have the desire to please, greet, help and build rapport with our customers both face to face and over the phone to increase sales, then this is the perfect role for you.

We are seeking a new member to join our team, based across our two Greater Manchester sites, the successful applicant will be required to work where demand is greatest, including holiday cover (specified on a rota system 2 3 weeks in advance). We sell home decorating products to the public so an interest in home decor would be advantageous. Our stores are open 7 days per week and weekend days form part of the normal working week.

This role is open to both part time and full time applicants. Working hour requirements are to be established on a candidate basis during the interview process.

Key duties include (but not limited to):

• Ensuring showroom & warehouse displays are accurate, organised, current, clean & tidy.
• Maintain stock levels, carry out internal stock orders & pick stock order replenishments for other sites.
• Deal directly with customers face to face and ensure our standards are maintained.
• Carry out all cash transactions, returns and till processes accurately and in accordance with branch procedures.
• When required check incoming products against the proof of delivery, complete documentation as required and report damaged or missing products to the branch management.
• Comply with relevant legislation and company policy and procedures (H&S, HR and business controls).
• Ad hoc duties as and when required to meet business needs.

Essential skills

• Customer service
• Excellent communicator - both face to face and over the phone
• Accurate numeracy and previous till experience
• Showroom sales experience
• Knowledge of warehouse duties
• Computer systems literate

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Pay meets minimum wage
• Staff discount on our products (upon completion of probationary period)
• Pension scheme
• Full product training
• Opportunities for progression within our organisation.

Working hours: Full time 30 hours - 5 days per week. Part time based on shifts available and applicant availability.