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Sales Assistant

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Superdrug

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Plymouth

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn, flexibility in hours, and adaptability. Piercing services training is available (optional).
  • You will serve customers, ensure stock levels and store presentation are high, help achieve targets, and may train in ear and nose piercing to support growth.

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 the Sales Assistant position?

The Sales Assistant position requires working 12 hours a week on weekdays and weekends, with the opportunity to work more hours.

What is the salary range for this role?

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

What qualities are you looking for in a Sales Advisor?

We are looking for confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn and improve, flexibility in working hours, and a willingness to carry out piercing services (training will be provided, optional).

What type of training will I receive as a Sales Assistant?

You will receive excellent in-house training, and you can also be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

Are there opportunities for career progression?

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

What benefits do Sales Assistants receive?

Sales Assistants receive up to 28 days of holiday, up to 30% discount for themselves and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, and instant access to Wagestream for managing finances.

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 tips for managing your money, and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.

Is experience in retail a requirement?

While previous retail experience can be beneficial, the most important qualities are a passion for retail, customer service, and a positive mindset.

Can I apply if I have no prior experience with piercing?

Yes, you can apply even if you have no prior experience with piercing, as training will be provided for those willing to carry out these services.

Where can I find more information about data management?

For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit 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.