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Retail Sales Assistant

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Salary Disclosed on Application
Full Benefits Package

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Location Base
Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP β‰ˆ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Furniture World NI is one of Northern Ireland’s leading furniture retailers, delivering high quality furniture to customers across the province. A family run business that is now approaching it’s Fourth decade of trading. With over 20 years’ experience within the furniture retail sector, it’s fair to say that not only are we experts within our field when it comes to providing a large product range, but our continued growth and success during some very unprecedented times, we believe, speaks volumes in terms of the pride we take in our business and of the service we deliver to our customers.

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic retail sales assistant to join our furniture and homewares team. In this position, you will play a key role in providing outstanding customer service experiences on a daily basis. Confidence is key as you will proactively approach customers, interact with them and be happy to share your opinion to help them make the right decisions.

Role Details

Location: Magherafelt, Cookstown

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: TBC / Dependent on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Β· Greet customers and make them feel welcome

Β· Be attentive to customers and establish positive relationships

Β· Make recommendations based on the customer requirements

Β· Assist with placement of new products, including new in-store or window displays

Β· General day to day housekeeping duties

Β· Liaise with the warehouse team to check stock levels and order confirmations

Β· Ensure customers are well-informed on any current sales and the store return policy

Β· Process payment by using cash register and credit card machines

Qualifications and Requirements

Β· At least 2 years previous retail experience

Β· Hold a full driving licence and able to travel between stores – Magherafelt, Cookstown

Β· Available to work flexibly and at the weekends

Β· Excellent customer service and strong interpersonal skills

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Magherafelt: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
  • customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: FW002

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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 (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

βš–οΈ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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