Sales Assistant (Part-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
ESSENTIAL is an independent retailer that specialises in Sterling Silver jewellery, and on-trend accessories. We are a family owned business, with seven stores in major shopping centres across the south of England.
We are currently looking for a confident and energetic individual to join the team at our Reading store.
We are looking for someone who can do approximately 11 hours per week, split over one day during the week and one weekend day. Duties would involve; customer advising, merchandising, replenishment of stock, use of tills and dealing with customer queries. Previous retail experience would be an advantage, but is not essential providing you have at least one years experience in any customer facing role.
Applicants must live in the Reading area, and have 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above - including Maths and English.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 11 per week
Salary: Up to £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
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 Assistant (Part-time) roles across Essential'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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