Retail Assistant

Description

Retail Sales Assistant / Shop Assistant Full Time

Location: Shaftesbury & Gillingham Store

Salary: DOE increases after JET training; under review for further increase

Hours: 9:15am 5:10pm, 5 days per week (37.1 hours)

Day Off: Normally Tuesday

Sundays: Usually closed (December shifts rotated fairly across the team)

Job Type: Full–time, Permanent

Reports To: Manager / Deputy Manager

Looking for a full–time retail role with career progression and training?

Join our lifestyle and home retail stores in Shaftesbury and Gillingham as a Retail Sales Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys customer service, sales, visual merchandising, and creating memorable in–store experiences in a friendly, team–focused retail environment.

What You ll Be Doing

Deliver excellent customer service and build long–term customer relationships

Drive sales and product engagement through strong communication

Support store targets and contribute to team performance

Handle cash and card transactions accurately using till/POS systems

Maintain stock levels and update inventory systems

Merchandise products to maximise visual presentation and sales

Maintain and grow the customer database

Provide high–quality after–sales support, including order and complaint follow–ups

Monitor KPIs and understand your impact on store success

Keep the store clean, secure, and visually appealing

Attend training, team meetings, and development sessions

Follow company values, uniform standards, and professional conduct

What We re Looking For

Experience in retail, sales, or customer service (preferred but not essential)

Confident using till/POS systems (Bransom experience a bonus)

Friendly, positive, and customer–focused

Reliable, honest, and a strong team player

Creative thinker with ideas to enhance the customer experience

Comfortable in a lifestyle or home retail environment

Strong attention to detail, presentation, and service quality

Why Join Us?

Work in a supportive, friendly retail team

JET training and career development opportunities

Join a respected lifestyle & home retail brand

Opportunities to grow in retail sales, customer service, and leadership

Be part of a business that values presentation, service, and experience

Apply Today

If you re passionate about retail, sales, and customer service, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your retail career, with full training and career development provided!

Ad ID: 5417995433