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Sales Assistant - Fareham

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Claire's

Aug 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Southampton, +2
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have high school experience, strong communication and math skills, basic computer knowledge, customer service awareness, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs and operate a POS system.
  • You will drive sales, provide friendly customer service, assist with queries, manage stock and visuals, perform ear piercing, and ensure an inviting store environment.

Requirements

  • Some high school required
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Understands the importance of Customer Service
  • Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills
  • Ability to stand during scheduled shifts
  • Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
  • Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting Customers
  • Ability to operate POS system

Responsibilities

  • - Supporting your Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the achievement of retail store targets by driving sales
  • - Delivering sales through friendly and efficient customer service
  • - Ensuring our customers have a fun and enjoyable shopping experience
  • - Demonstrating Claire's products
  • - Assisting customers with their queries using your product knowledge
  • - Assisting with processing store deliveries, visual merchandising, stock takes, markdowns and promotions
  • - Ear piercing (you will receive full training)
  • - Ensuring the store looks presentable and inviting to our customers

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Assistant at Claire's?

As a Sales Assistant, you will support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in achieving retail store targets, delivering excellent customer service, demonstrating products, assisting with store deliveries and visual merchandising, ear piercing (with training), and maintaining a presentable store environment.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills, a strong understanding of customer service, sound mathematical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Is prior experience in retail required for this position?

Some prior experience in retail is beneficial, but it is not explicitly required. We value enthusiasm and the willingness to learn.

What training will be provided for new employees?

New employees will receive full training for ear piercing and ongoing support for product knowledge and customer service skills to help them grow within the company.

What is the work environment like at Claire's?

Claire's offers a fun and vibrant work environment where employees are encouraged to wear our products and express their individual styles.

Are there opportunities for career development within the company?

Yes, Claire's is committed to supporting employee development. If you are committed, ambitious, and willing to learn, we will help you grow your skills and advance in the company.

What are the physical requirements for the Sales Assistant position?

The position requires the ability to stand during scheduled shifts, lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, and perform tasks such as bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and reaching for merchandise.

Is Claire's an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Claire's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups and will accommodate applicants' needs throughout the recruitment process.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

For more than 60 years, Claire’s has opened the door to self-discovery for people of all ages. We’re dedicated to encouraging this through each experience and product discovery. As a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, we’re passionate about our purpose and our people. Trusted by consumers around the world, our Claire’s and Icing brands deliver immersive experiences through more than 2,600 company-operated Claire’s and Icing stores in North America and Europe, more than 275 Claire’s franchise stores primarily in the Middle East and South Africa, and over 13,000 concessions globally across 30 retail partners. Behind each consumer experience, is a team of truly inspirational people who show up as they are and encourage others to do the same every day. Supporting our team members as they grow, change and reinvent themselves is how we get stronger and more innovative as an organization, creating an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to dream and achieve.