Sales Consultant
At Safestore our people make the difference. We thrive on providing outstanding customer service, while selling the right storage solution to our customers.
Experience in sales, customer service or retail is preferred but not essential as Safestore supports every colleague with their development.
We greatly value enthusiasm and willingness to learn and by being yourself, you will quickly be part of the Safestore team creating memorable customer experiences and achieving your store’s bonus targets. Department Region 1 Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird Workplace type Onsite Compensation £25,400 - £29,210 / year
What we will offer you:
1. We are small teams with a very close management line to support and develop our sales consultants every step of the way
2. An unmatched sales development programme to take your career to the next level to becoming a Store Manager with growth potential.
3. Attractive bonus linked to performance (both individual and team).
4. Attractive sharesave scheme (which, to date, has delivered great returns for our colleagues)
5. 28 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays)
6. Pension scheme
7. Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues
8. Wellbeing initiatives such as discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme
9. Colleague and family discounts on Safestore products and services
10. Employee Assistance Programme
11. Enhanced parental leave
12. You will earn £12.21 per hour (£25,400 per annum) with real potential for salary growth linked to career development and performance.
In return what we would like you to offer us:
13. Sales: Achieving your targets by understanding every customer’s requirements and advising on the best solution from enquiry through to move in.
14. Customer Service: Identifying every opportunity to maximise customer experience with exceptional service.
15. Store Standards: Take pride in managing a store’s overall responsibilities, including Health and Safety and maintaining exceptional standards to create a great impression for customers .
A Successful Sales Consultant will:
16. Be able to communicate and build relationships with all stakeholders
17. Be enthusiastic and friendly with a great attitude
18. Be willing to learn and develop new skills
19. Enjoy varied work- no two days are the same
20. Be motivated and able to work in a team and independently aiming to achieve your store targets.
This is a full time, permanent role (40 hours per week) worked on a rota across 5 out of 7 days. Shifts fall within our opening hours – Monday – Saturday 7:30am-6:30pm (8:30pm on Thursdays) and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
About Safestore
Safestore is the UK’s largest self-storage group, and part of the FTSE 250. We believe that engaged colleagues, who feel valued by our business, are the foundation of our customer-focused culture. We know our people as individuals, and show respect for each other, enabling everyone to have a voice so that they can bring their full, unique selves to work. We are exceptionally proud that, in 2021 and in 2024 we were awarded the prestigious 'Investors in People’ Platinum accreditation. .external-content { overflow: hidden; }
Our Hiring Process
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Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Telephone Interview
Stage 4:
Interview
Stage 5:
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Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Telephone Interview
Stage 4:
Interview
Stage 5:
Hired