Full Time Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Saffron Accessories Limited (Saffron) is a well-established retail company specialising in the sale of costume jewellery, bags and other ladies accessories.
We are recruiting for a sales assistant to work at our store in Westfield Stratford City.
The ideal candidate will bring energy and commitment, provide the highest levels of customer service and offer a unique sales experience, ensuring that clients want to revisit us.
We are looking for someone who will reflect a passion for our ladies jewellery whilst providing an excellent experience to our customers. You will thrive off working in a bustling retail environment and have a flair for tailoring the Saffron experience for each customer.
You must be a well-presented, confident, ambitious person who is able to build and maintain a rapport quickly with a wide variety of people.
This role will require you to be flexible in the hours that you work, proactive and driven to make every customer’s experience a special one. A passion for jewellery would be an advantage!
The role will involve:
- Dealing with client enquiries
- Representing the company in a professional manner
- Merchandising store displays and providing feedback
- Maintaining stock and store appearance to maximise sales
- Act as role model and continuously develop your knowledge
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a passion for jewellery and ladies accessories
- Have customer service, retail or sales experience
- Be professional and well-presented
- Have a critical eye for detail
- Be flexible, reliable and willing to learn
- Be pro-active in building new customer relations and maintaining existing ones
- Target driven and self-motivated to deliver beyond expectation
We offer the following benefits:
- Generous staff discount
- Seasonal jewellery allocation
- Pension
- Training and development
- Supportive and enjoyable working environment
We can offer generous staff discounts and the support to achieve targets. You will also find a positive, warm and enjoyable working environment.
If you think you can add the sparkle to our team, then please do not hesitate to apply today!
Visit our website at: www.saffron-accessories.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Retail sales: 4 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SAFF/ST
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 Full Time Sales Assistant roles across Saffron Accessories Ltd'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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