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Sales Assistant

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Superdrug

10d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn, flexibility in hours, and be adaptable. Piercing services training is optional.
  • You will serve customers, ensure stock levels and store presentation are high, achieve store targets, and receive training for ear and nose piercing to support career progression.

Requirements

  • Confident and clear communication skills
  • Passionate about retail and customer service
  • Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
  • Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided) (Optional)
  • Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

Responsibilities

  • Your role at Superdrug as one of our Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys.
  • You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets.
  • To support your development, you’ll also can be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.
  • Superdrug Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders.
  • We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

FAQs

What are the working hours for this Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are 8 hours a week on weekdays and weekends, with the opportunity to work more hours.

What is the salary range for the Sales Assistant role?

The salary for the Sales Assistant position ranges from £8.65 to £11.75 per hour.

What qualities are needed to succeed as a Sales Assistant at Superdrug?

To succeed, you should have confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn and improve your knowledge and skills, flexibility in working hours, and adaptability to change. Optionally, willingness to carry out piercing services is also desired.

Are there opportunities for career progression within this role?

Yes, there are real opportunities for career progression supported by excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What type of training will I receive?

You will receive excellent training, including the possibility of being trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

What employee benefits are offered for this position?

Employee benefits include up to 28 days holiday, up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, instant access to Wagestream, enhanced company sick pay, and pregnancy loss support.

Is experience in retail necessary for this role?

While experience in retail is beneficial, a strong passion for customer service and a positive attitude are key factors for consideration in this role.

How do I apply for the Sales Assistant position at Superdrug?

You can apply for the Sales Assistant position through the Superdrug careers website or by visiting a local store for more information.

What is Wagestream?

Wagestream is a tool that allows you to track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money, and save directly from your pay into pots for the future.

Where can I find information about how my data is managed by Superdrug?

You can find information on how Superdrug manages and stores your data by visiting www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.