FAQs
What experience do I need to apply for the Customer Sales Advisor position?
Ideally, you should have experience delivering great customer service, preferably in a retail sales environment, or in another customer-focused sales environment.
Is retail sales experience required for this job?
While retail sales experience is ideal, it is not strictly required. If you have worked in a customer-focused sales environment, you may still be a good fit.
Will I receive training for the products I will be selling?
Yes, you will receive product knowledge and skills training to help you effectively demonstrate and explain our products as well as the practical aspects of our fitting services.
What skills are important for success in this role?
To be successful, you will need a proactive approach to helping customers, problem-solving skills, and experience working towards and achieving sales targets.
Will I need to work on weekends?
Yes, availability to work on a rota basis, including weekends, is required for this role.
What benefits do you offer employees?
We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits including store discounts, employee discounts at Halfords Autocentre, discounts on various services, a wellness program, and more.
Is there an opportunity for career progression in this role?
Yes, we invest heavily in training to help colleagues develop their skills and advance in their careers, whether in Retail or elsewhere in the Group.
Can I apply if I don’t meet all the criteria listed?
Absolutely! We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria, as we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?
At Halfords, we embrace diversity within our workplace and are proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Do you support financial planning for employees?
Yes, we offer Wagestream, a financial planning app that allows you to access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and helps you save automatically from your salary.