Part time Sales Consultant/Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Axminster Carpets Factory Outlet are looking to recruit a highly motivated customer service focused part time salesperson/receptionist to join their small friendly team in their busy carpet shop. Experience in not essential as full training will be given.
Hours can be worked around a parent with children at school.
We are looking to recruit a motivated individual who prides themselves on their communication skills and on their ability to offer exceptional customer services.
Experience of working in a similar environment would be a benefit but is not essential as full training will be given.
The candidate would benefit from having:
- Excellent communication skills
- Be willing to learn about the wide variety of products available
- Must work well in a team
- Have strong numeric skills
- Be a strong sales individual
- An interest in interior design
Flexibility is a must, the position is full time and as with most retail jobs you will be required to work at weekends, days will vary from time to time for holiday cover.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Advising customers
- Answering phone enquiries
- Handling money
- Replenishing and moving roll stock and remnants
- General tidying of the store
- Being able to advise customers on all aspects of carpeting/ flooring
We are offering a competitive salary and commission scheme.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Axminster, EX13 8TJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 12/02/2023
Reference ID: Sales Consultant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part time Sales Consultant/Receptionist roles across Axminster Carpets Factory Outlet's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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