Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
SALES ASSOCIATE – PERMANENT – PART TIME
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF MINISO TEAM
Miniso is a retail store in Cambridge (Lion Yard) that opened in December 2020. The concept has enjoyed rapid growth since its global launch several years ago and there are now over 5,000 stores worldwide which have proven hugely successful. We have now 9 stores in the UK and planning to grow even more this year. We are a lifestyle quality brand, selling a wide range of products from stationery, hobby crafts and personal care to media, toys and games among many other exciting products at great value for money.
We are looking for superstars who have worked within a fast-paced retail environment and who can hit the ground running whilst demonstrating the following skills;
· Previous retail work experience preferred but not essential.
· Quick and eager to learn
· Customer focused approach
· The ability to work well within a team as well as using own initiative
· Excellent communication skills
· Flexible, dynamic, energetic, with a positive outlook
· Passion for retail
In addition to offering you a fantastic career prospect you will also be entitled to;
· A competitive pay rates
· Store discount
· Pension
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary: Up to £9.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
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 roles across MINISO'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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