Sales Assistant

Smyths Toys Superstores

Oct 29

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Sales & Business Development
Hospitality & Retail
Preston

Requirements

Are you ambitious, hard working, energetic and reliable?
Retail merchandising experience is desirable but is not essential.

Responsibilities

As a Sales Assistant, you will be expected to provide a high level of customer service
help your team achieve daily targets
ensure that the store is well stocked and well presented at all times
Successful candidates will work as part of a fast-paced and dynamic team
Our Stores are open 7 days a week and we need our Sales Assistants to be as flexible as possible to ensure that it succeeds
Weekends are our busiest trading days so it is likely that you will be required to work on these days

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Sales Assistant.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This is a temporary contract.

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Assistant at Smyths Toys?

As a Sales Assistant, you will be expected to provide a high level of customer service, help your team achieve daily targets, and ensure that the store is well stocked and well presented at all times.

Is prior retail experience required for this position?

Retail merchandising experience is desirable but is not essential.

What are the working hours like?

Our stores are open 7 days a week, and Sales Assistants need to be flexible, especially on weekends, which are our busiest trading days.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious, hard-working, energetic, and reliable.

How can I apply for this job?

If you think you have what it takes to become part of the Smyths Toys Superstores team, please apply today!

Is Smyths Toys an equal opportunities employer?

Yes, Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Smyths Toys Superstores

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1987

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Smyths Toys Superstores are a leading provider of children's entertainment products and trade from over 100 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. Our stores are bursting with fun and excitement and offer the latest and greatest range of toys, video games, outdoor, baby, and pre-school products. We pride ourselves on offering the most competitive prices on the best possible selection of products and stock everything from dolls and action figures to baby products, video games and playsets. As the fastest growing toy retailer in the UK, we recognise the importance of putting our customers first and aim to achieve this through offering the best service at the best possible prices, all served through our unique brand of fun. We know that the best way to deliver this service is through the strength of our staff and we are constantly on the lookout for new members to join our team. In 2018 we acquired Toys R Us in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding a further 90 stores across central European. This brings our total number of stores across Ireland, the UK and Europe to over 200. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join Smyths Toys. We have a number of exciting job opportunities available which represent an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and dynamic organisation with significant growth plans. Areas in which we recruit include Marketing, Buying, Logistics, IT, Customer Service, Accounting and Payroll functions, and Store Managers and Sales Assistants. There is promotional potential in all roles and we are seeking employees who are passionate, have the ability to work hard and have a strong desire to understand how the retail business works.