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Superdrug

3d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Colchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have clear communication skills, passion for retail, a grade 4/C in English and maths, be fully available, and not have completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
  • You will serve customers at the till, maintain store presentation, support stock management, and develop communication and organizational skills while achieving store targets.

Requirements

  • Confident and clear communication skills
  • Passionate about retail and customer service
  • Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
  • Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided)
  • Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
  • You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
  • You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full time shifts
  • You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
  • You are eligible to work in the UK
  • You are brand new to retail

Responsibilities

  • Your role at Superdrug as one of our Apprentice Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers mostly at the till point where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys.
  • You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets.
  • Your Assessor and store team will work with you to improve your communication, team work and organisational skills.
  • They will support you with your employability skills including interview skills, CV preparation, managing your money, health, and wellbeing.
  • Your training will take place in store so no college days!
  • At the end of your training, you will complete an end point assessment and on successful completion you will achieve a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship.
  • During your Apprenticeship your Assessor and Store Manager will discuss with you any potential progression opportunities, including becoming a sales advisor, team leader or other retail roles.
  • It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges.
  • Superdrug Apprentice Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders.
  • We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

FAQs

What is the location of the job?

The job is located at UNIT A4, STANE RETAIL PARK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8DW.

How many hours a week will I be working?

You will be working 39 hours a week.

What is the salary for the Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor position?

The salary for this position is £8.85 per hour.

Is there any prior experience required for this position?

No prior retail experience is required; this position is designed for individuals who are brand new to retail.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

You need to have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths.

Will I receive training for this role?

Yes, your training will take place in-store, and support will be provided to improve your skills, including communication and teamwork.

Are there any specific skills required for this role?

You should have confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, and a desire to learn and improve your knowledge and skills.

Will I be required to perform piercing services?

Yes, you will be required to carry out piercing services for customers, but training will be provided.

What kind of career progression opportunities are available?

Upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress to roles such as sales advisor, team leader, or other retail roles within the company.

What benefits are included with this position?

Benefits include up to 28 days holiday, up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, and enhanced company sick pay and support.

Superdrug

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.