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Sales Assistant - Weekends

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Superdrug

7d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, a passion for retail, a desire to learn, flexibility in hours, and be open to optional piercing training.
  • You will serve customers, maintain store presentation and stock levels, achieve targets, and receive training in ear and nose piercing for career progression.

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

  • 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 this position are various hours during weekdays, with the main focus on weekends.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Sales Assistant position is between £8.85 and £11.90 per hour.

Is there an opportunity for career progression within Superdrug?

Yes, there is a strong opportunity for career progression, and Superdrug actively develops skills through excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What qualities are required to succeed as a Sales Assistant?

To succeed, you need confident and clear communication skills, a passion for retail and customer service, a desire to learn and improve, and a willingness to be flexible with your working hours.

Are there any specific training opportunities provided for the role?

Yes, training is provided for ear and nose piercing services, which supports our fast-growing piercing business in-store.

What benefits does Superdrug offer to its Sales Assistants?

Benefits include up to 28 days of holiday, up to 30% discount for yourself and a nominated friend or family member, excellent training, sales incentives, and access to Wagestream for real-time earnings tracking.

Is there flexibility in the working hours?

Yes, the role requires flexibility in working hours and adaptability to change.

What is the company culture like at Superdrug?

The company culture at Superdrug is vibrant and fun, focused on personality and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on delivering excellent customer service.

Is experience in retail required for this position?

While prior experience in retail is advantageous, a passion for customer service and a desire to learn are also key to succeeding in this role.

What is Wagestream and how does it benefit employees?

Wagestream is a tool that allows employees to track their earnings in real-time, access a percentage of their pay as they earn, manage their money, and save for future goals.

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.