Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
We require 1 x 12 hour sales assistants
Must be fully flexible
Full Job Description
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT?
Poundland is bucking the trend on the high street. As one of the UK and Ireland's largest Discount Retailer, we are enjoying strong performance despite the current challenging retail environment.
If you are passionate about customer service and pride yourself in maintaining the highest standards, we would like to talk to you.
You will be a vital part of a friendly, family culture where we trust and respect one another.
You will be part of a team working together to create amazing value for our customers. Yes, we work hard, but it goes together with having fun.
You will enjoy being part of a place where individuals are encouraged and supported to deliver something exceptional.
Apply now and start building a terrific future with one of the fastest-growing names on the high street.
What Your Day Will Look Like
As a Sales Assistant you will:
- Ensure excellent customer service is provided in every interaction with a customer ensuring you are friendly, welcoming and helpful
- Respond efficiently to till queues to ensure customer satisfaction at all times
- Process till transactions securely, quickly and accurately
- Deliver effective product availability, replenish stock as directed
- Work as part of the store team to create and maintain a fun and friendly environment
- Live the company values focussing on taking individual responsibility working towards team delivery
- Deliver accurate cash handling and till operational procedures
- Deliver store changes/promotions in a timely and precise way.
You will need to be flexible in the hours you can work. We may require you to work shifts.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £7.04-£11.25 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £7.11-£9.75 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ayr: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £7.26-£9.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ayr: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant roles across Poundland'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 Merchandise & Superstores.
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 £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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