Sales Assistant (Art & Stationery)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Arts and Stationers
Full-Time Sales Assistant
We are Jarrolds, one of the most familiar business names in East Anglia.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Assistant within our Art & Stationery store, located on Exchange Street in Norwich.
We are looking for someone to work 5 full days per week. Flexibility to work over weekends and evenings is essential.
Our Art & Stationery store is situated next to the main store and sells stationery and art supplies as well as housing the print and copy section.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine in interest and knowledge of art products. They will also possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous experience of working in a retail setting and a background in art would be advantageous but is not necessary.
If you are enthusiastic, have a passion for art and love working with customers then we would be pleased to hear from you.
In return we offer a generous colleague discount, free car parking, contributory pension scheme, eye-care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and on-going training and coaching.
If interested please apply by submitting your covering letter and CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following government guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich, NR2 1DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Educated to A-Level or above in Art or Art-related subject?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 20/02/2023
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant (Art & Stationery) roles across Jarrold's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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