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Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • St Albans

AI generated summary

  • You should be 21+ (or 20 and below) with a friendly attitude. No tile or retail experience needed; be outgoing and willing to lift heavy boxes. Pay includes hourly rate plus commission.
  • You’ll assist customers, build relationships, inspire design choices, and provide expert product advice to drive sales and support their tiling projects.

Requirements

  • Aged 21 and above: £11.44 per hour plus personal sales commission
  • Aged 20 and below: £10.18 per hour plus personal sales commission
  • You don’t even need to know anything about Tiles, or Retail!
  • If you’re outgoing, friendly, have a positive attitude and don’t mind lifting a few heavy boxes of tiles, then you’re just the person we want to talk to.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll help our customers visualise their projects, helping them to find just what they’re looking for to make their tiling project happen.
  • As one of our service specialists you’ll gain valuable sales skills, supporting our customers whilst driving revenue for the store.
  • You’ll build long standing relationships with our regular trade customers.
  • Use your creativity to inspire customers, helping them to pick the right design and style choices.
  • Gain product knowledge to give valuable advice for trade and retail customers to get them the best products they need.

FAQs

What are the hourly pay rates for the Sales Assistant position?

For candidates aged 21 and above, the pay is £11.44 per hour plus personal sales commission. For those aged 20 and below, the pay is £10.18 per hour plus personal sales commission.

Is experience in retail or knowledge of tiles necessary for this position?

No, you do not need to have any prior experience in retail or knowledge about tiles to apply.

What are the working hours for this role?

The Sales Assistant position does not require working late evenings, and you will also have Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off.

What benefits are offered with this job?

The benefits include a competitive basic salary, sales commission, training, development opportunities, and a chance for promotion.

What kind of skills will I gain as a Sales Assistant at Topps Tiles?

You will gain valuable sales skills, product knowledge, and the ability to inspire and support customers with their tiling projects.

What should I expect during the application process?

The application process is quick and should only take a few minutes if you have your CV ready. After applying, you will be contacted ASAP to arrange a chat with the hiring manager.

Is there a possibility for career advancement in this role?

Yes, the position includes training and development opportunities, allowing for potential career growth within the company.

What qualities are you looking for in a Sales Assistant?

We are looking for candidates who are outgoing, friendly, have a positive attitude, and are willing to lift heavy boxes of tiles.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our relentless focus on inspiring customers through our love of tiles, combined with our world-class levels of customer service, has characterised the last 60 years.