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Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You must be 21+, friendly, outgoing, and able to lift tiles. No prior tile or retail knowledge needed. Build relationships and inspire customers with design choices.
  • You will assist customers in visualizing projects, provide valuable product advice, inspire design choices, build relationships with trade customers, and support sales to drive store revenue.

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’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
  • 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 pay rate for a Sales Assistant at Topps Tiles?

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

Do Sales Assistants need to have prior experience in retail or knowledge about tiles?

No, prior experience in retail or knowledge about tiles is not required. We welcome outgoing and friendly individuals who are willing to learn.

What are the working hours for this position?

There are no late evening shifts, and you will also receive Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, providing a better work-life balance.

Are there opportunities for career development at Topps Tiles?

Yes, Topps Tiles offers training, development, and promotion opportunities for longer-term career goals.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a small team, helping to support customers and drive sales together.

How can I apply for the Sales Assistant position?

You can apply by clicking the apply button, and if you have a CV ready, the application process should only take a few minutes. We will then get in touch to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

Is there an opportunity to earn commission in this role?

Yes, there is personal sales commission available based on the sales you help make in-store.

What qualities are you looking for in a Sales Assistant?

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

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.