Sales Assistant - Swansea

Smyths Toys Superstores

Aug 19

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Swansea

Requirements

Retail Experience In The Following Areas Is Highly Desirable
Outdoor/Bikes
Nursery
Gaming
Backdoor/Warehouse
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.
Job types: contract; part-time
NOTE - this is a temporary contract, with a rate of pay of £11.70 per hour for over 21 and £9.00 per hour for under 21

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
work as part of a fast-paced and dynamic team

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Sales Assistant.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located in Swansea.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This position is temporary.

What are the hourly wages for this position?

The rate of pay is £11.70 per hour for those over 21 and £9.00 per hour for those under 21.

What are the required working hours?

The Sales Assistants must be fully flexible and available to work, especially on weekends, as these are the busiest trading days.

Is previous retail experience required?

While previous retail experience is not mandatory, experience in outdoor/bikes, nursery, gaming, or backdoor/warehouse is highly desirable.

What skills are important for this role?

Excellent customer service skills, ambition, hard work, energy, and reliability are important for this role.

How often does Smyths Toys superstore operate?

Smyths Toys superstores are open 7 days a week.

How do I apply for the position?

You can apply for the position by submitting your application today to become part of the Smyths Toys Superstores team.

Is there an age requirement for this job?

Yes, candidates must be at least 16 years old, as different pay rates apply for those under and over 21.

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.