Retail Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
French Connection is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join our French Connection store in Glasgow, could that be you?
Role available;
1 x 10 hours per week (flexibility at weekend and midweek)
The successful applicants will have comparable experience gained within a fast-paced high street retailer, and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love of the French Connection brand.
Benefits:
- Free seasonal uniform allowance
- 28 days holiday allowance (pro rata)
- Generous clothing discount for you and your Friends & Family!
Purpose of the role:
- Increase sales through consistency in the customer service experience, using a variety of selling techniques and product knowledge (i.e. fit, sizing, fabric content, ranges etc)
- Maintain maximum stock availability through effective use of replenishment
- Welcome all customers entering the store with a friendly and warm approach while reaming calm, professional and focused, acting as a brand ambassador in difficult situations.
Key areas of responsibility will be to assist the management team in the following areas:
- Maintain housekeeping standards, ensuring all front and back of house areas are kept clean and
- Effectively maintain best practice within your stockroom to ensure that all stock is in line with company guidelines
- Assist the management team to effectively and accurately execute all floor moves, promotions and range launches in line with company guidelines to ensure that deadlines are met
- Deal with customer enquiries and refunds professionally and effectively, converting refunds into sales opportunities where possible
- Tackle any disagreement constructively and professionally, working to resolve any conflict in a timely manner, using the help of management
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- a proven track record of driving sales
- the ability to work well within a team
- demonstrate high levels of motivation, ambition and drive
- demonstrate initiative, decisiveness and effective problem-solving skills
- the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Salary will meet or exceed the national minimum wage for your age:
- 16 - 17 years old rate = £7.49
- 18 - 20 years old rate = £7.49
- 21 - 22 years old rate = £10.18
- 23 years and older rate = £10.42
Please note, should you have not received a response within 10 working days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We wish you well in your future career.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SA10GlasMar23
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
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 Sales Assistant roles across French Connection'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 £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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