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Retail Assistant - Cowley - Temp

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DCK Group

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Oxford
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AI generated summary

  • You need customer-facing experience, preferably in fashion, retail sales experience, and access to an Apple or Android smartphone with the required operating system.
  • You will focus on customer service, merchandise products, manage stock deliveries, maintain store standards, set up promotions, and collaborate with management to enhance sales.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in a customer facing setting is required, fashion brands are a plus.
  • Sales and or retail sales experience is preferred
  • Access to either an Apple or Android smartphone with the operating systems of either Android 8.1 or later OR Apple IOS is 13.4 or later

Responsibilities

  • You will need to be customer-focused, with a friendly, polite, professional and positive attitude.
  • You will complete various instore activities which include:
  • Merchandising our product to our visual merchandising guidelines
  • Putting out deliveries of new stock
  • Maintaining housekeeping standards
  • Setting up promotional activities
  • You will be working with the host management teams to build great relationships and identify opportunities to improve sales.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The working hours are 18 hours per week, with a shift pattern of 6 M, 6 W, and 6 F. You can work at any time during store opening hours.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This position is temporary until 28/12/2024.

Do I need a vehicle for this role?

Yes, you must have access to your own vehicle and possess a full driving license due to the nature of the role, which may involve traveling to different stores.

What is the pay rate for the Retail Assistant position?

The pay rate is £11.64 per hour.

Are there any benefits offered with this job?

Yes, you will receive free jewellery valued between £25-£55 per month, and flexible working hours with no weekend work required.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Prior experience in a customer-facing setting is required, preferably with a background in fashion brands. Sales or retail sales experience is also preferred.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working alongside a Team Leader who will provide coaching and ongoing support.

What are the main responsibilities of a Retail Assistant?

Responsibilities include merchandising products, putting out deliveries of new stock, maintaining housekeeping standards, setting up promotional activities, and building relationships with host management teams to improve sales.

Can I take time off during the Christmas period?

No, please note that the Christmas period is our busiest time, and we are unable to authorize any leave in December.

What type of smartphone do I need for this job?

You will need access to either an Apple or Android smartphone, with operating systems of Android 8.1 or later or Apple iOS 13.4 or later.

Established in 1992, DCK Group is the UK’s leading independent global fashion jewellery business.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1992
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DCK Group is one of the world’s leading fashion jewellery retailers/wholesalers, working with many leading High Street brands. We operate B2B and B2C, trade our own website and have extensive retail and logistics operational capability. We source more than 24million pieces of jewellery a year. More recently we have developed and traded our own clothing ranges and accessories brands and together with jewellery, are able to offer the most exciting and on trend styles on line and on the high street. We operate with over 30 retailers, globally, from Distribution Centres worldwide and have offices in the UK, Hong Kong and China. This is an exciting time for us where we are looking to continue with our ambitious growth plans. At DCK our values are fundamental to who we are: we look for people who are driven, innovative, collaborative and honest & open, and who want to participate in our growth long term. Our clients: Matalan | Tesco | ASOS | Zalando | Boots | M&Co | River Island and more!