Retail Assistant - Manchester City Centre
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role Title - Retail Assistant - 5 hours per week
DCK is one of the world's leading fashion jewellery companies, working with many well-known retailers and high street fashion brands. Some of our hosts include River Island, M&S, Matalan, Tesco, Boots, and many more!
Our Retail Assistants provide face to face contact and merchandising expertise within our retail stores. In return, we provide:
- £10.42 per hour
free jewellery – from £25-£55 per month!
- flexible working hours – you work the hours anytime during the day which suits you
- No weekend working
You will be based in Manchester City Centre but may be required to travel to different stores within your zone, therefore a full, valid UK driving licence as well as access to your own vehicle is essential. We are looking for those who are available to start as soon as possible.
If you are looking for a flexible job that you can work around you and your other needs, apply to be part of the team today!
You will be working alongside a Team Leader, who will provide you with coaching and ongoing support. Being tech savvy is desirable as we use quite a few apps to make working here as smooth as possible.
Job role:
You will need to be customer-focused, with a friendly, polite, professional and positive attitude.
You will complete various instore activities which include:
- merchandising our product to our visual merchandising guidelines
- putting out deliveries of new stock
- maintaining housekeeping standards
- setting up promotional activities
- You will be working with the host management teams to build great relationships and identify opportunities to improve sales.
Requirements;
- Prior experience in a customer facing setting is required, fashion brands are a plus.
- Sales and or retail sales experience is preferred
- You will need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle, and a full valid driving licence – Please only apply if you have this.
- Access to either an Apple or Android smartphone with the operating systems of either Android 8.1 or later OR Apple IOS is 13.4 or later
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: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant - Manchester City Centre roles across DCK Group'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 Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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