Job Summary
What we are looking for?
Ideally we would like someone that can assist in covering the lunch period, the shifts are flexible (and short) over 4/5 days in the week (weekends are not essential). The average hours will be 3-4 a day (12-3/1-4 - this is flexible)
As a Retail Sales Assistant you will play a crucial part in supporting our team, managers and crafters in making the ideal shopping experience. Your will be responsible for assisting customers and maintaining a pleasant and clean shop floor.
We would like to find someone that is passionate about supporting small businesses
About us
The Crafters Emporium was set up by mother and daughter in starting in Didcot before expanding to 4 shops in Oxfordshire. Our Oxford store first opened in 2021 and recently moved to Cornmarket last year, where we support 90 local makers/artisans in and around Oxfordshire. The shop is now managed by two managers who assist in ensuring the shop is running efficiently at all times.
Responsibilities
* Greet customers warmly and assist them in locating products.
* Provide knowledgeable information about products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.
* Engage in upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
* Maintain an organised and visually appealing sales floor through effective merchandising.
* Process transactions accurately using the cash register
* Collaborate with team members to achieve store goals and maintain a positive work atmosphere.
* Keep track of inventory levels and assist in restocking shelves as needed.
Skills
* Experience or knowledge in merchandising to create appealing product displays.
* previous retail experience or customer service experience is preferred but not essential
* Able to manage in a busy workplace
Pay
You are paid in monthly intervals at the end of each month for work undertaken in the month
Pay for anyone over 20: £12.25 (during probation) increasing to £12.60 (after probation)
Pay for anyone aged 18-19: £11 an hour but negotiable.
Anyone aged : £10 an hour but negotiable
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 15 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* How many years of retail experience do you have?
Work Location: In person