Sales/Buying Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sales/Buying Assistant with a passion for technology and good customer service
Location: Birmingham City Centre, Chelsmley Wood (Post Code B37) & Stechford (Post Code B33) - This is one vacancy and will involve working and travelling by your own means to all three stores within the areas - working on a rota basis. Please only apply if you are willing/able to commute to all three areas.
Hours: Permanent Full Time is 5 out of 6 working days between Monday-Saturday (8.30am-5.45pm - 43.75 hours per week). This is a long-term full-time position and unfortunately, we are unable to be flexible with the hours.
Pay: NMW
About us:
- We are one of the UK's leading Buy and Sell stores with over 140 branches.
- We buy pretty much anything, but our main product lines are mobile phones, laptops, tablets and gaming.
- You can sell, buy back later, trade in, buy and reserve all under the same roof.
- We are passionate about helping our customers and providing high quality products at affordable prices.
About you:
- You love digital entertainment, have loads of gadgets and stay up to date with what's coming out next!
- You love those conversations about which is better Apple v Samsung, Xbox v Playstation.
- You love talking to customers.
- You are able to work in a team or by yourself.
- You pay attention to detail and have an excellent time keeping record.
- You are pro-active and flexible.
About the job:
- Working 5 X Full time days (8.30am-5.45pm - 43.75 hours per week) between the days - Monday to Saturday. Flexibility needed.
- Working on our Buying Counter giving support to customers, colleagues and management.
- To be trained on how to buy, grade and test electrical products.
- Retail experience preferred but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £6.83-£9.50 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £6.83-£9.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
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 Sales/Buying Assistant roles across Cash Generator'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 £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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