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Sales Assistant - Tills - 12 Hours per week

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You should provide excellent customer service, handle transactions accurately, replenish stock, work flexible hours, and support a friendly team environment, including one weekend shift weekly.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, manage till transactions, replenish stock, assist with store promotions, and ensure efficient cash handling while fostering a friendly team environment.

Requirements

  • Ensure excellent customer service is provided in every interaction with a customer ensuring you are friendly, welcoming and helpful
  • Respond efficiently to till queues to ensure customer satisfaction at all times
  • Process till transactions securely, quickly and accurately
  • Deliver effective product availability, replenish stock as directed
  • Work as part of the store team to create and maintain a fun and friendly environment
  • Live the company values focussing on taking individual responsibility working towards team delivery
  • Deliver accurate cash handling and till operational procedures
  • Deliver store changes/promotions in a timely and precise way
  • You will need to be flexible in the hours you can work
  • You should expect to work one shift on a weekend day per week
  • Shift times will be between 7:15am-7pm and between 4-8 hours in length

Responsibilities

  • Ensure excellent customer service is provided in every interaction with a customer ensuring you are friendly, welcoming and helpful
  • Respond efficiently to till queues to ensure customer satisfaction at all times
  • Process till transactions securely, quickly and accurately
  • Deliver effective product availability, replenish stock as directed
  • Work as part of the store team to create and maintain a fun and friendly environment
  • Live the company values focussing on taking individual responsibility working towards team delivery
  • Deliver accurate cash handling and till operational procedures
  • Deliver store changes/promotions in a timely and precise way

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are flexible, with shifts scheduled between 7:15am to 7pm, and you should expect to work one shift on a weekend day each week.

Is there an opportunity for career development?

Yes, this role comes with the opportunity to complete a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship and offers career development benefits.

What benefits are offered to Sales Assistants?

The benefits include a 10% discount card, family-friendly benefits, loyal service awards, exclusive discounts through My Staff Shop, apprenticeships & career development, life assurance cover, health & wellbeing support, an increasing holiday allowance, and an extra day off for birthdays.

What qualities are expected from a Sales Assistant?

A Sales Assistant is expected to provide excellent customer service, be friendly and helpful, respond efficiently to customer needs, and work collaboratively as part of the store team.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Previous experience is not specifically mentioned, but a passion for providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment is essential.

What is the primary responsibility of a Sales Assistant?

The primary responsibility is to ensure excellent customer service in every interaction, assist customers, process transactions accurately, and maintain store standards.

How many hours per week will I be working?

You will be working 12 hours per week as a Sales Assistant.

Can I choose my own shifts?

While some flexibility in hours is allowed, you must be available to work one shift on a weekend day each week.

What company values should I focus on?

You should focus on taking individual responsibility and working towards team delivery in alignment with the company's values of loving customers, caring for colleagues, and protecting the pounds & euros.

Creating Amazing Value Everyday

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Poundland Story. Everything for £1 was the idea of our founders in 1990 and we’ve grown to become one of the largest discount & value retailers in the UK, with thousands of great products at £1 across over 500 stores… and sometimes we offer special promotions and products at other prices. We work hard to bring you amazing value products every day with over two-thirds being sourced from the UK.