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Location

Whitehaven, Cumbria | United Kingdom

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Job description

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading textile, recycling and clothing collection company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, whilst offering some amazing benefits such as a company bonus scheme, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays?
Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills but is integral to the community?
Do you want to make a difference, be valued for your work?
Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too?!
Do you have excellent customer service skills?
If this is you, read on!

Part time, 15 hours, £11.27 per hour.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have had customer focussed experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles and have a friendly and positive outlook then we are looking for you to assist our Shop Manager and team of hardworking volunteers to make our shop be as successful as it can possibly be.

General duties

Help to maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
Assist our customers throughout their visit, from entering the shop to completing their purchase
Actively promote and explain the benefits of Gift Aid to customers and other various promotions
Complete all company paperwork, including cashing up and banking procedures
Encourage and assist in the training of volunteers
Assist in the sorting and preparation of all donated stock
Travel to other shops if part of a cluster from time to time
Support the Shop Manager in all aspects of best practice and Health and Safety Procedures
Be responsible for the daily running of the shop and management of volunteers in the Managers absence
Ensure that personal behaviour reflects the visions and values of the company

If you :

Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
Want to make a positive change
Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
Are adaptable; able to think on your feet
Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed and be the best you can be

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU!

Hours will be worked on a shift basis between Monday - Saturday

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

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Salary

£8.79k per annum