About us
Wear Valley Decorating Centre, Durham Decorating Centre, and Decorating Centre Online (Decor Group Ltd) form part of a growing retail business with over 39 years of trading experience. As a proud third-generation family-run company, we're passionate about helping customers transform their homes with our fantastic range of wallpaper, paint, and decorating tools.
With an enthusiastic team and a strong reputation for excellent service, we're building our stores and online presence into key destinations for both retail and trade customers seeking expert decorating advice and quality products.
Purpose Of The Role:
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a Store Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every visitor receives the warm welcome, product knowledge, and practical support that we're known for.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. One shift might see you:
* Greet customers warmly and assist them in locating products within the store.
* Provide knowledgeable information about products, promotions, and services to enhance the shopping experience.
* Process transactions accurately and efficiently at the till.
* Maintain a clean and organised store environment, ensuring shelves are stocked and displays are appealing.
* Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints in a professional manner.
* Participate in training sessions to stay updated on product knowledge and sales techniques.
* Taking in and organising deliveries
* Supporting our online order team with additional stock checks or product sampling
You'll need to prioritise effectively, make decisions on the spot, and keep customer satisfaction front and centre.
You will need:
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to roll up their sleeves. To succeed in this role, you'll need to:
* Communicate clearly and confidently with customers and colleagues
* Work well in a team while also using initiative when required
* Be approachable and positive, greeting every customer with a smile
* Take pride in delivering excellent service
* Show a genuine interest in learning about our products and sharing your knowledge
* Be punctual, presentable, and dependable
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person