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Superdrug

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • Confident and clear communication skills
  • Passionate about retail and customer service
  • Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
  • Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided) (Optional)
  • Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

Responsibilities

  • In our Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved. Your role at Superdrug as one of our Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys. You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets. To support your development, you’ll also can be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.
  • It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Sales Assistant at Superdrug?

As a Sales Assistant, your main responsibilities include serving customers, delivering excellent service, ensuring the store is well-stocked, maintaining high store presentation, and actively participating in achieving store targets. Additionally, you may receive training in ear and nose piercing to support the store’s piercing business.

What qualities do I need to succeed as a Sales Assistant?

To succeed in this role, you should possess confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn and improve your knowledge and skills, a willingness to perform piercing services (if interested, training will be provided), and flexibility in working hours with an adaptability to change.

Will I receive any training or development opportunities?

Yes, Superdrug is committed to your development. You will have access to excellent in-house training and the opportunity to pursue Apprenticeship qualifications, as well as the chance to learn and acquire skills necessary for the piercing services.

What are the benefits and rewards for this position?

Sales Assistants are rewarded with up to 28 days of holiday, up to 30% discount for themselves and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, and instant access to Wagestream. Additional benefits include enhanced company sick pay and support for pregnancy loss.

Is experience in retail or customer service required to apply for this position?

While previous experience in retail or customer service is certainly beneficial, what’s essential is a passionate and positive mindset, readiness to learn, and a willingness to work as part of a team.

What are the working hours like for a Sales Assistant at Superdrug?

The working hours can be flexible, and you should be adaptable to changes in scheduling as needed by the store’s operations.

Is the ear and nose piercing service mandatory for the role?

No, carrying out piercing services is optional; however, training will be provided if you are willing to participate in it.

How does Wagestream benefit employees?

Wagestream allows you to track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, receive easy tips for managing your money, and save directly from your pay into specific savings pots for future needs.

Superdrug

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.