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Retail Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Newcastle

Requirements

  • The ability to work well within a team.
  • A compassionate and consultative approach to customers
  • A positive attitude and driven nature
  • A passion and enthusiasm for our products
  • Basic IT skills to use the in-store technology.

Responsibilities

  • Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to build a Career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? Then look no further… Our Retail Assistants are the central point of our customer contact and paramount in our business's success, you'll act as a health and wellness ambassador whilst maintaining high store standards and delivering world class customer service. You'll complete our industry-leading retail operational training to become Qualified to Advise across our vast range of products, you can also specialise in areas of interest to you such as sport, nutrition, and beauty. Our products often fly off the shelves but sometimes they need a helping hand, we offer monthly colleague incentives around key items to encourage promotion.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Retail Assistant.

What type of employment is offered for this role?

This role offers a permanent position.

What is the location of the store?

The store is located at Next Silverlink Retail Park, Osprey Drive, Wallsend, UK.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work 12 hours per week.

What is the hourly salary for this position?

The hourly salary for this position is £12.00.

Are there any benefits associated with this job?

Yes, benefits include a 25% colleague discount and 28 days of annual leave pro rata.

Is prior retail experience required for this role?

No, prior retail experience is not required as this is an entry-level role.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include the ability to work well in a team, a compassionate approach to customers, a positive attitude, enthusiasm for health and wellness products, and basic IT skills.

What kind of training will I receive?

You will complete industry-leading retail operational training to become Qualified to Advise across a wide range of health and wellness products.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 16 October 2024.

Is there a flexible working pattern for this position?

Yes, the working pattern for this position is flexible.

What is the company culture like at Holland & Barrett?

Holland & Barrett embraces a diverse and inclusive workplace and celebrates the unique experiences of all colleagues, aligning with their EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring).

Making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1870
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Holland & Barrett is a leading wellness retailer and one of the largest in Europe. We make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, with a leading range of own brand, innovative vitamins, supplements, specialist food, sports nutrition and ethical beauty brands. Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has been trusted for wellness for over 150 years and has an omnichannel retail presence of more than 1000 stores across 18 countries worldwide, including over 800 in the UK and Ireland**Holland & Barrett’s colleagues are “qualified to advise” with in depth training in nutrition and supplements to give accessible personalised advice to customers on their individual needs. We’re passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.