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Retail Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

Requirements

  • - Permanent 8 Hours per week
  • - £11.65 per hour -18yr and over
  • - Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for our products
  • - Willingness to engage with customers
  • - Lived-in knowledge of our products
  • - Strong values of quality and customer care
  • - Ability to work as part of a team
  • - Passion for creating a vibrant retail experience

Responsibilities

  • - You’ll be bringing a bit of theatre to the retail experience with your special brand of enthusiasm.
  • - You’ll be someone who not only loves our products but who lives them in their daily life.
  • - Armed with this kind of lived-in knowledge, our Retail Colleagues bring our products to life for our customers so they can see their unique benefits for themselves.
  • - We want people for whom all the store’s a stage and who will put our products in the lead role.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The Retail Assistant position offers permanent hours of 8 hours per week.

What is the hourly wage for this role?

The hourly wage for the Retail Assistant position is £11.65 for those aged 18 and over.

What qualities are you looking for in a Retail Colleague?

We are looking for someone who has a passion for our products, brings enthusiasm to the retail experience, and can share their lived experience of using our products to engage with customers.

What kind of team culture can I expect at Lakeland?

You can expect to be part of a huge and happy working family that values teamwork, social interactions, and a supportive environment.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme, group personal pension plan, 29 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), generous discounts on products, and a great retail environment.

How long has Lakeland been in business?

Lakeland has been in business for more than 50 years, since the early 1960s.

Is previous experience in retail required for this position?

While previous experience in retail may be beneficial, what we primarily seek is enthusiasm and a genuine love for our products.

Can I find more than one store location for Lakeland?

Yes, Lakeland has stores nationwide, stretching from Aberdeen to Exeter, with more locations in the pipeline.

Is training provided for new employees?

Yes, we provide support from a great team to help new employees become familiar with our products and enhance their customer engagement skills.

Are there opportunities for career advancement at Lakeland?

Lakeland values its employees and offers opportunities for career advancement within our growing company.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry

Mission & Purpose

As one of the UK's home shopping pioneers, with over 50 years of experience under our belts, Lakeland offers an unrivalled collection of creative kitchenware, practical time and effort saving ideas for the home, and inspiring gifts from all over the world. Our Buyers search for innovative products that make life easier, before putting them through a rigorous selection and testing process to ensure they meet our exacting standards. From everyday utensils and preserving essentials, to never-seen-before cookware and chore-busting ideas, if they've made it into our range, you can be sure they'll be long-lasting and offer great value for money. We’re so confident of this that every item we sell is backed by our 3-year guarantee – if you’re not delighted with your purchase or our service, please tell us so we can put it right. It's this dedication to superb service that has gained us such a loyal customer following over the years. Founded in the early 60s, we're still a family-owned business with the same strong values of quality and customer care now as when we first started. From selling plastic bags for home freezing from the Rayner family garage in Windermere, to over 4000 kitchen and home products today, Lakeland has grown to the extent that we now send out thousands of parcels a day from our Kendal despatch centre, and we have stores nationwide, stretching from Aberdeen to Truro, with more in the pipeline. If you visit any of our stores you can be assured of a warm welcome, and when you call our friendly team in Windermere, you'll always receive good advice and excellent service – our Customer Service team know the products inside out. We really hope you enjoy shopping with us and that you'll love our products as much as we do.

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