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Sales Assistant

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Superdrug

3mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need confident communication, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn, flexibility in hours, and adaptability. Piercing services are optional with training provided.
  • You will serve customers, maintain store presentation, ensure stock levels, achieve store targets, and may train in ear and nose piercing to support your career development.

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 working hours for the Sales Assistant position?

The working hours for the Sales Assistant position are primarily on weekends, totaling 8 hours a week, with the opportunity to work more hours.

What is the salary range for the Sales Assistant role?

The salary for the Sales Assistant role ranges from £8.85 to £11.90 per hour.

Is there any training provided for the Sales Assistant position?

Yes, training is provided, including optional training in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business.

What qualities do you look for in a Sales Assistant?

We look for confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn and improve, a willingness to carry out piercing services (optional and with training), and flexibility in working hours.

What benefits does a Sales Assistant receive?

Sales Assistants receive up to 28 days of holiday, up to 30% discount for themselves and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, great sales incentives, access to Wagestream for real-time earnings tracking, and enhanced company sick pay and support.

Is there an opportunity for career progression within this role?

Yes, there are real career progression opportunities supported by excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications, with Sales Assistants being recognized as our future Team Leaders.

How is customer service prioritized in this role?

Customer service is paramount; Sales Assistants are responsible for delivering excellent service and ensuring customers are informed about promotions and products while maintaining high store presentation standards.

Where can I find more information about how you manage and store my data?

For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/.

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.