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Sales Assistant

Age UK

Sales Assistant

£23795

Age UK, Cocker Hill, Tameside

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 374fc28b3ccf4abc883e96d15cd1935b

Full Job Description

Age UK's shops are the face of the charity. On high streets up and down the country our retail teams deliver a great shopping experience to customers while generating much needed income for the charity, ensuring that we can provide services and support to older people who need it most., We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our wonderful Stalybridge team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a valued Sales Assistant you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop and deputise for the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in their absence.

The successful candidate will support with sales, stock rotation, organising displays and store tidying and much more, whilst representing Age UK in a professional manner and reflecting our core values.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

  • PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT


    • To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

  • Experience in working in a customer facing role

  • Experience of cash handling

  • Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's

  • The ability to work as part of an effective team.

  • Be able to lone work when needed

  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as commitment to equal opportunities

  • A flexible approach to work with requirement to work additional days to cover holidays and sickness or participate in trading outside of normal shop hours e.g. shop events

    What we offer in return:

  • A 21 hour working week

  • 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance

  • A generous pension - we will contribute 8%

  • Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub

  • Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan

  • Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events