Summer Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Monkhouse prides itself on getting children back to school in uniform that gives them the confidence to start their academic year and you will play a pivotal role in making this happen by supporting our valued customers through our busiest period of the year June to September.
The environment is fast pace and busy so if this is something you would enjoy then you will find this role rewarding.
So letβs take you through everything about the job itself.
Whatβs the job? At Monkhouse βservice is everythingβ and your job will be to service our customers to a high standard. Practically this means taking care of our customers from when they enter the store to when they walk out. Donβt worry, we will provide you with plenty of training around this and our products and we will buddy you up with an experienced assistant for the first couple of days to help settle you in. Once you know this, the rest of the job is just about a big smile and using a good conversation with customers.
Other tasks will include general support with stock management.
At Monkhouse working as a team is critical to getting the job. So, we are all in it together and from time to time we support our colleagues in their task wherever needed.
What are my hours? Our contracts range from 8 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week and our seasonal shifts are Monday to Sunday. (Overtime available).
When can I start? Our peak season starts from June through to mid-September so you can start anytime from May onwards, finishing in August/mid-September.
What's my location? We are located in Newcastle-Under-Lyme School with free parking within the school grounds.
Our team. Every store has a dedicated manager that you will be reporting to and alongside you, there will be shop sales assistants who have past experience but also new assistants who are joining for the first time.
Holidays. Your holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum including bank holidays, pro-rated to your hours of work and pro-rated to your term of employment. These accrued hours will be paid at the end of your contract.
Supporting first job applications? Monkhouse plays a huge part in the community by supplying uniform to the very children that will become part of that community. We want to be the employer of choice for your first job. Working for us will give you the opportunity to learn new skills, build up your CV and get insights and opportunities into a future career within the business of wholesale and retail schoolwear and sportswear.
What can you look forward to?
- Entry into a Β£1000 cash draw (T&C apply)
Opportunity to return in 2024- Upskill yourself
- Build your CV/work experience
- A company induction and training
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 (Β£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 Summer Sales Assistant roles across Monkhouse Schoolwear'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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