Retail Sales Assistant

Part Time Retail Sales Assistant
About Us

Dynamic Earth is a unique and iconic visitor’s attraction; it is like nothing else on Earth. It’s a chance to experience the primeval forces of nature as they shaped our planet, to journey through space and time and even go on a 4D VENTURE around the world. You’ll be embarking on the interactive adventure of a lifetime - the lifetime of our planet. This means that you will be working in an exhilarating, interesting and engaging work environment.

Requirements
Are you passionate about engaging with customers in a way to create a memorable shopping experience whilst boosting sales? We are recruiting for a Retail Sales Assistant who will actively engage our guests with our 5 star service to create a bit of “Retail Theatre” by extending the Dynamic Earth exhibition into the Gift Shop. The position will be based on a zero hour contract with full availability including weekends between 10am and 6:30pm variable.What does it take to be a part of our Dynamic Retail Theatre? -

• Proactively engage with customers showcasing your in-depth knowledge of Retail stock
• Increase sales through demonstration
• Present a positive attitude and professional image to customers
• Be passionate about selling and making targets.
• Price goods correctly and merchandise stock in an attractive manner.
• Keep stock clean and tidy at all times
• Maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness throughout the shop
• Accurately and methodically assist with cash handling and transactions
• Use cash registers in line with company practice
• Be security conscious when handling cash and credit cards
• Maintain a high standard of punctuality, hygiene and personal appearance
• Maintain stock levels with rolling and year end stock take
• Work in a positive and constructive manner under the guidance of the Retail Manager and Supervisor

Employee Benefits

• Pay award pending
• Uniform issued including dynamic earth polo shirts, fleece
• Complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth for friends and family. (subject to conditions)
• Free staff car-parking.
• 25% Discount in the Natural Selection Gift Shop.
• Subsidised meals from the Food Chain Café.
• Free entry to ASVA member Visitor attractions. (subject to conditions)
• Limited Gym Membership at MacDonald Holyrood Hotel.
• Staff Canteen (complimentary tea & coffee).
• Staff Excellence Award - High street vouchers.
• Company pension contribution of up to 5%.
• Confidential advice-line through our Employee Assistance Program.

To Apply

If you think that this accurately describes you or if you would like to find out more please send your CV & a Cover Letter.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 5 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 23/04/2023
Expected start date: 17/04/2023