General Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cash Converters operate 3 stores in Walsall, Bloxwich and Bilston, our franchise is in it's 10th year and we have a vacancy for a dynamic person will a passion for dealing with the unusual, both in the people we serve and the items we buy and sell.
Your role will be to sell and buy pre-owned goods to customers in store. You will also be actively promoting products using sales techniques, asking probing questions to understand the customers’ needs and advise customers on how the product best matches their individual needs. we are looking for a full time worker.
The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of modern gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, PC’s and games consoles. This technology makes up a large part of the products we sell. Experience of Internet trading would be an advantage, but not essential. Being good with numbers is a huge advantage.
KEY SKILLS:
- Retail experience in PC, mobile phone or gaming industry is a definite advantage
- Approachability
- Confidence in negotiating and product demonstrations
- Excellent communication and listening skills are essential
- Attention to detail and good time management skills
- Good PC skills
- Working under pressure
- Team Orientation but able to work on own initiative
- Strong numerical and written capabilities
- Preferred previous face to face customer service experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To achieve and maximise sales targets whilst maintaining and enhancing the company’s image
- To provide excellent customer service by continuously developing product knowledge
- Demonstrate merchandise whilst recognising selling opportunities and link sales
- Replenishing stock and maintaining high standards of merchandising and housekeeping throughout the store
- To assist and take initiative in planning the promotional events in store
- To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training/development activities.
You'd be amazed at what we get asked to value and buy.
This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Uniform is provided. We operate 7 days per week across all 3 stores, so it's essential that you understand that weekend work is mandatory, as is the possibility that you could be asked to work in any of our 3 stores. We offer 4 weeks paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (or time in lieu). Pension scheme also available. Staff discount scheme available.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,673.60 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you understand that we operate from 3 stores in Walsall, Bloxwich & Bilston, and you could be asked to work in any store in any given week?
- Are you aware that we are a retail outlet and work both Saturday and Sunday?
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
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: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Assistant roles across Cash Converters'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 Other Retail Shops.
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 £21,674 - £21,674 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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