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General Sales Assistant (Christmas Temp)

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Matalan

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You need excellent communication skills, a strong customer service focus, teamwork, flexibility for shifts, and preferably some retail experience. Positive attitude is a must!
  • You will deliver reliable customer service, advise on sales, maintain store energy, and work across the shop floor, till area, and stock room in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings
  • Previous retail experience is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

  • As a General Sales Assistant within our stores, you’ll be delivering an efficient and reliable service to our customers who are at the heart of everything we do.
  • You will be a customer advisor achieving our sales whilst living our Matalan Values; maintaining a high performing, energetic and adaptable energy – all whilst making sure that our customer’s experience in-store is at the forefront of our work.
  • You’ll have great exposure of a fast-paced retail sales environment; working across the shop floor, till area and stock room.
  • There’s a great family-style approach to our teams with approachable management, so whether you’re looking to kickstart your career, or just simply want to find your fit, a General Sales Assistant role with Matalan could be just what you are looking for!

FAQs

What position is Matalan hiring for?

Matalan is hiring for the position of General Sales Assistant for the Christmas Temp period.

What is the main responsibility of a General Sales Assistant?

The main responsibility of a General Sales Assistant is to deliver efficient and reliable service to customers while achieving sales and maintaining a high standard of customer experience in-store.

What type of work environment can I expect as a General Sales Assistant?

You can expect a fast-paced retail sales environment, with responsibilities that include working across the shop floor, till area, and stock room.

What are the working hours for this position?

The specific working hours for the General Sales Assistant position may vary, so it is best to inquire during the application or interview process.

What benefits do Matalan employees receive?

Matalan employees receive several benefits, including a 20% staff discount, access to an exclusive discount website, a pension scheme, and ongoing support and development through their ‘MyMatalan’ online platform.

Is there training provided for new employees?

Yes, Matalan provides a great induction from day one, along with ongoing support and development to help you grow within your role.

How can I express my need for adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can inform Matalan by reaching out to them directly.

Will there be opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, Matalan is committed to creating a learning culture and offers support for personal growth and career advancement within the company.

How can I apply for the General Sales Assistant position?

You can apply for the General Sales Assistant position on the Matalan careers site as soon as possible, especially due to the possibility of the post closing early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Is experience required for this role?

While prior experience in retail may be beneficial, Matalan welcomes candidates looking to kickstart their career, so experience is not necessarily required.

Matalan

Find Your Fit. Shape The Future.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, when we say there’s no other retailer like Matalan, we really mean it! There’s an honesty and energy here that allows our people to shine, which our colleagues, customers and suppliers love. With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, we’re a thriving, omnichannel value retailer that’s going places and delivering year on year growth. If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place. We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail. We make sure every voice is heard, nurture the ambitions of our people and invest in their future. Our amazing and diverse people make us who we are and our values are the driving force behind everything we do: Think Customer, Think Family, Be Real, Be the Best. Talent is quickly spotted and nurtured, and there are lots of opportunities to tailor make your own career and learn with us. Right now, Matalan is stepping in to a new age and embracing the changing face of retail. We have some exciting opportunities across the business in Retail and Logistics, as well as Ecommerce, Marketing, Technology and Product at our Head Office in Liverpool and our new Creative Hub in London.