Sales Assistant - New Concept Store Bishopsgate

Sales Assistant
Location: Bishopsgate
Hours: Full and Part time hours available
**Recruitment Event Monday 15th May**

Where we come from

Henry J Ryman, founder of Ryman, opened his first store in London at Great Portland Street in 1893, and there is still a store there today. Ryman is part of Theo Paphitis Retail Group, which comprises Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue and the London Graphic Centre.

Over the years, we have grown, developed and extended our offering to provide the very best in stationery, office supplies, and technology and office furniture. With 198 stores and our online shop, our business accounts and special discounts for students, our unrivalled product knowledge, range and service, and our commitment to giving you the very best products, we are still just as passionate about stationery as Henry was on that very first day.

As Ryman continues its expansion we are introducing our new concept stores to the High Street bringing a fresh and fashionable design lead brand to the market.

What will you do?

• Be passionate about design-led stationery, reflect that by loving the brand and products and procedure.
• Promote high visual merchandising standards; ensuring that store housekeeping standards are high and continually achieved.
• Create great visual displays to attract our key customers into the store.
• Achieve and strive to exceed KPIs and objectives set by the Store Management team.
• Carry out stock replenishment and when required maintain accuracy of our stock systems.
• Acquire a high level of product knowledge and continue to self-develop that knowledge.
• Recognise and act upon opportunities to increase the value of sales by offering appropriate additional items.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety policies.

What we would like to see in you

• Passion for the Ryman Brand and our associated companies.
• Be a lover of Art & Crafts.
• Passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Be a team player and support your colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, driven and focused on achieving results.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Confident approach towards maximising sales opportunities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and challenges whilst meeting deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change, every day is different, and the pace is fast.
• Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get stuck in.
• Ability to problem solve and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A dedication to learning and developing your own skills and those of your team.
• Flexibility towards working hours and location.

What you will get from us

• Fantastic training to help you complete your role and be the best you can be.
• Support with your development into a more senior role, if you choose to progress within the business.
• A great Team to work with where you can progress and make a difference at all levels.
• An opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in Retail.
• Ongoing incentives to reward your performance.
• Generous discount at Ryman and the other brands within the Theo Paphitis Retail Group

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT OTHER DUTIES AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £8.40-£10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Work Location: In person