Sales Assistant

Yorkshire Trading Company are a family owned and run business with 36 stores throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East; a busy E:Commerce operation and outdoor events teams who trade nationwide.

We now have an opportunity for an additional 6 recruits to the sales assistant team in our Hexham store.

The position offered is: 16 hours over 4 days to include weekends on a rota basis and may include some early mornings

Our goal is to provide high class customer service and to increase the company's growth and revenue through sales maximisation

Responsibilities:
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
- Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
- Maintain a fully stocked store
- Ascertain customers' needs and wants
- Welcome and greet customers
- Process sales through our Epos till system - Training given
- Actively involved in receiving deliveries
- Keep up to date with product information
- Accurately describe product features and benefits
- Follow all companies policies and procedures

Previous retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be given
- Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service focus
- Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
Work place pension scheme
12.5% Discount at YTC Stores after a successful 6 week induction period

Pay rates (per hour)
Age 21+ £12.71
18-20 £10.85
16-17 £8.00