Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wednesbury (nr Birmingham)
Mamas & Papas (Wednesbury)
Gallagher Retail Park,
Axletree Way,
WEDNESBURY
W. Midlands
WS10 9QY
Overview
Mamas & Papas are now the UK's largest baby products specialist retailer. More importantly though, we're the baby products retailer of choice.
Our store teams, are that warm arm of reassurance, that friendly face to offer incredible product insight, knowledge & trust. Whether it be our in-store personal shopping experiences, car seat consultations, in-store parent to be events, or someone to help guide our customers along their journey, our amazing store teams are there to make sure buying that first pram, cot, baby changing table or outfit for baby's 1st birthday, whatever it may be, a magical moment they'll cherish forever.
THE ROLE of Sales Assistant / Consultant
Our SALES CONSULTANT / SALES ASSISTANT Teams are our ambassadors of these magical moments, & the heart of our business. Here at Mamas & Papas we are expanding our own family through continued growth by looking for some amazing SALES ASSISTANT (S), to be based at our beautiful Mamas & Papas WEDNESBURY, (nr Birmingham store, WS10).
This Sales Consultant / Sales Assistant vacancy covering 8 hours per week, including two 4 hours shifts across either Friday, Saturdays or Sundays.
(Apply to chat through what shift patterns would work best for you)
If you come from a retail assistant, sales assistant, or customer service background & love putting a smile on a customers face, leaving them with magical moments they'll never forget, then we'd love to hear from you.
To APPLY:
...To apply for this sales consultant / sales assistant opportunity, simply click through to download your CV and complete our short Mamas & Papas application form. (2mins max)
No agencies please: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from Recruitment agencies or alike, nor any terms & conditions associated.
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We at Mamas & Papas are committed to championing people of all cultures, ethnicities and gender preferences, and celebrating diversity in all its forms through our campaigns and our actions. We strongly believe in the power of inclusivity to help us all move forward in life.
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Benefits
We're a Business that cares, so here's just some of our Benefits on offer:- 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
- Buy & Sell holiday schemes
- Company Bonus Schemes
- Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
- Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
- Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
- Subsidised health
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: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant roles across Mamas & Papas'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 Other Retail Shops.
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 £17,355 - £24,226 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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