Interior Sales Assistant (Part Time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurialwomen with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA ismore than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with livingwell.
We inspire people to confidently create a homethat reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too preciousor perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today wehave 13 stores across the UK and are excited tohave recently opened our third store in the US an established InteriorDesign and Trade business, a mail-order service and thriving website.
We are currently looking to recruit a part-time Interior SalesAssistant (32 hours) to support our Retail Team, based at our flagship storein Bath, Somerset.
Our beautiful Bath store is set withina historic building peppered with period features and plenty of natural light -the perfect space to showcase our collection of furniture and accessories,having previously been the Parkhouse and Co. Oriental Goods Depot, purveyors offancy goods.ABOUT US
We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, sowe create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and isable to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Interior SalesAssistant with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help usnurture this company culture.
Reporting directly to the Store Manager the Interior SalesAssistant is responsible for is providing an enhanced retail experience for OKAcustomers through the provision of outstanding customer service, productknowledge and enthusiasm for beautiful interiors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provision ofexceptional customer service to OKA customers
- Providingadvice and guidance on products to customers in person and via phone
- Generating andmaximising revenue to meet sales targets
- Efficientand accurate execution of EPOS transactions, processing of payments andassociated transactional paperwork and processes
- Identifyingsales opportunities
- Promotingthe OKA In-Store Design Advisors and Interior Design Service (IDS)
- Being aproactive member of the sales floor team: greeting all customers and offering assistance,managing customer returns, communicating care and maintenance instructions forcustomer purchases, upholding presentation standards for the Store and backoffice areas
ABOUT YOU
- Previousluxury retail experience, ideally within the furniture or homeware sectors
- Passion for providingbest-in-class customer service and building lasting customer relationships
- Provensoft selling skills, including link-selling of complimentary products
- Good organisationalskills and the ability to prioritise
- Flexible approach toworking weekends, public holidays and occasional travel to support other Storesand for meetings and training
- Target-driven
- Keen interest andenthusiasm for beautiful interiors
- A creative, problem-solvingspirit
- Passion for the OKAbrand
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
- 33 days holiday(including bank holiday entitlement), pro rata, plus Length of Serviceincreases
- Day off for yourbirthday
- BUPA Health CashPlan
- Generous staffdiscount: 45% rising to 65% following 1 year of service
- EnhancedMaternity Pay
- EmployeeAssistance Programme
- Eligibility for adiscretionary company Bonus Scheme
- Discounts on60+ UK retailers via My OKA benefits platform
- Plus a suite ofadditional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover,free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, socialevents, online wellbeing centre and more.
If successful you will become part of the OKA family, afast-paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position,please send your CV and details of your current salary, salary expectations,notice period and right to work information via the link provided.
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: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Interior Sales Assistant (Part Time) roles across OKA'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 Home Furniture & Housewares 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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