This is a Permanent, Part time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 BST.
Vacancy
We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant. If you have had customer‑focused 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 keep our shop as successful as possible.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the shop
- Assist 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 promotions
- Complete all company paperwork, including cashing up and banking procedures
- Encourage and assist in the training of volunteers
- Assist in sorting and preparation of 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 daily running of the shop and management of volunteers in the Manager's absence
- Ensure that personal behaviour reflects the vision and values of the company
Qualifications
- 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 you do to maintain the high standards we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
- 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 your best
Hours will be worked on a shift basis between Monday - Saturday
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.
Company Benefits
- Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.
- Virtual GP Service: Phone consultations available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
- Excellent Pension Scheme: Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions up to 6%, and Life Assurance of 3× your normal salary.
- Company Sick Pay: Paid from the end of your probation period and increases during employment.
- Discounts: All colleagues entitled to a 25% discount on all original, full‑priced products sold.
- Wellbeing Commitment: Commitment to the wellbeing of our teams.
Why Join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?
- Be part of a steadily growing company that raises money for The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK.
- Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling.
- We lead in textile reuse and recycling and have raised over £80 million in the last 10 years.
- Strong culture led by values ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality’ and core purpose of ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’.
- Empowering people: roles offer independence and encourage autonomy and new ideas.
- Support for career growth and internal development.
- Inclusivity underpins our team ethic and collaborative working.
- Wide variety of opportunities with exciting challenges.
Registered Company no. 2605817
The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359
