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Part Time Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be 21+ or 20 and below for different pay rates, be outgoing and friendly, have a positive attitude, and be willing to lift heavy boxes. No tile or retail experience needed!
  • You will assist customers with their tiling projects, build relationships with trade clients, provide product advice, and use creativity to inspire design choices while driving sales.

Requirements

  • Aged 21 and above: £11.44 per hour plus personal sales commission
  • Aged 20 and below: £10.18 per hour plus personal sales commission
  • You don’t even need to know anything about Tiles, or Retail!
  • If you’re outgoing, friendly, have a positive attitude and don’t mind lifting a few heavy boxes of tiles, then you’re just the person we want to talk to.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll help our customers visualise their projects, helping them to find just what they’re looking for to make their tiling project happen.
  • As one of our service specialists you’ll gain valuable sales skills, supporting our customers whilst driving revenue for the store.
  • You’ll build long standing relationships with our regular trade customers.
  • Use your creativity to inspire customers, helping them to pick the right design and style choices.
  • Gain product knowledge to give valuable advice for trade and retail customers to get them the best products they need.

FAQs

What is the hourly pay rate for this position?

The hourly pay rate is £11.44 for those aged 21 and above, and £10.18 for those aged 20 and below, plus personal sales commission.

What are the working hours like for a Part Time Sales Assistant?

As a Part Time Sales Assistant at Topps Tiles, you won’t need to work late evenings.

Are there any special working conditions around holidays?

Yes, you will get 3 days off over Christmas, which includes Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

Do I need prior experience in retail or knowledge about tiles?

No, you don’t need prior experience in retail or knowledge about tiles. We value outgoing, friendly individuals with a positive attitude.

What type of training and development opportunities are available?

We provide training and development opportunities to support your longer-term career goals, including promotion opportunities.

How can I apply for the Part Time Sales Assistant position?

You can apply by clicking on the application link provided, and if you have a CV ready, the application process should only take a few minutes.

Is there a commission structure in place?

Yes, you will earn personal sales commission on each sale you help make happen in the store.

What characteristics is Topps Tiles looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates who are outgoing, friendly, have a positive attitude, and are willing to lift heavy boxes of tiles.

Will I have to work weekends?

The job description does not specify weekend work, but as it's a retail position, weekend shifts may be a possibility.

Can I expect to build relationships with customers in this role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to build long-standing relationships with our regular trade customers while inspiring them with design choices.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our relentless focus on inspiring customers through our love of tiles, combined with our world-class levels of customer service, has characterised the last 60 years.