Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Captains Vape LTD - West Bromwich/Bromsgrove
Captains Vape - VAPE SHOP
JOB DESCRIPTION: SHOP ASSISTANT
Location: West Bromwich/Bromsgrove
Please do not apply for this role unless you have vaping knowledge/experience.
Exciting opportunities to join our super-ambitious retail team that's passionate about vaping! There at Captains Vape we are looking for a full time retail sales assistant to work an average of 40 hours per week including weekends with the potential of overtime. Our goal at Captains Vape is to provide our customers with an unbeatable retail experience. We have a wide range of premium quality e-liquid and hardware with staff that are passionate, enthusiastic and helpful shop assistants. Captains Vape prides itself on team work, therefore a strong attitude to team work is essential.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Serving customers in the shop - giving competent advice, ensuring that recommended products are compatible with customers’ existing devices & that items sold suit the customer’s needs.
- Giving detailed explanations and demonstrations of how our products work for new customers. Setting up of new devices if required.
- Opening and closing of the till dependent on your shift.
- Checking that the customer has the correct items and accurately completing monetary transactions.
- Offering alternatives where appropriate, to fulfil customer needs.
- Ensuring stock rotation and maintenance of the shop displays – topping up juices as and when required and moving juices around the shop to maximise the retail experience.
- Adherence to company processes and procedures.
- Process returns as required in line with company procedures.
- Housekeeping, ensuring that all areas, both in the store and communal colleague areas are clean and adhere to clear floor policy and Health and Safety requirements.
- Keeping the cabinet displays clean, well presented.
- Maintenance of tester devices and sample tanks.
As an individual, you will possess the following Key attributes:
· Understands the Vaping industry
· Has experience of dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds
· Understands the importance of good presentation and keeping things tidy and well-organised
· Takes pride in their appearance
· Is eager to be trained up on new products
· A real passion for sales and achieving targets
· Excellent communication skills
This position is full time. Working hours may vary. Rota's will be decided by the management team to suit each branch.
If this role is of interest to you, please kindly apply below.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
- Vaping: 1 year
- Customer Service: 1 year
- Driving is essential due to shop locations
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: B022021
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 Shop Assistant roles across Captains Vape'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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