Retail Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit a Sales Assistant to join our existing team in our family run business in our Clough Road store. Our company retails various floor coverings along with beds, and some furniture, from our three showrooms in Hull and Beverley. We also have 2 Trade Warehouses which holds most of our stock items. No experience is necessary, as full training will be given, but experience with working with measurements would be an advantage.
About the Role:
Working within a small and friendly team. We are looking for Sales Assistants who will proactively approach every customer and deliver a true customer experience. Responsibilities include:
· Providing excellent customer service and product knowledge to our customers.
· Efficient dealing with inputting of invoices and maintaining stock levels.
· Use of the till, including cash handling.
· Supporting the Store Manager with promotions and offers.
· Assisting in areas of security, delivery and housekeeping.
· Wage meets current National Minimum wage starting at £21,000 per annum paid weekly.
. Hours Between 9am - 6pm.
About the Candidate:
You must be honest, reliable and hard working. Be friendly and confident in dealing with the general public. Physically fit as you will be on your feet most of the day and some lifting is involved. A fast learner. Willing to work weekends (you will work 5 days out of 7).
Qualifications Required:
G.C.S.E or equivalent in Maths and English.
You may be required to travel to either of our five stores to cover absence and holidays at short notice.
If you feel this is the right position for you then please apply through Indeed or post.
Post to:East Yorkshire Carpet & Bed Ltd - Clough Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 7PE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Sanitizing stations at entrances.
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
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 Retail Sales Assistant roles across East Yorkshire Carpet & Bed Ltd'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 £21,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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