Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Sew Creative, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our team.
This role is for a Sales Assistant position so the main responsibilities are:
- Sewing up samples from dressmaking patterns.
- Delivering sales through friendly and efficient customer service.
- Offering well-informed advice and selling sewing machines to customers is a priority.
- Working in a team to run the social media for the shop.
- Assisting the Shop Manager with daily tasks, i.e. ordering stock for the shop, putting in windows.
- Measuring and cutting fabric for customers on a daily basis.
- Advising customers with their creative projects.
- Regularly answering the phone and emails to customers.
- Updating the website and fulfilling online orders
- Maintaining a tidy and presentable shop.
Role requirements:
- Must be able to sew.
- Must be friendly and confident when serving customers.
- Knowledge and experience of sewing with machines.
- Knowledge and experience of different kinds of sewing projects, i.e. dressmaking, quilting.
- Knowledge of different kinds of fabrics.
- Customer service/retail experience is highly desirable.
- Knitting/Crochet experience is desirable.
- Feel confident in using social media platforms, i.e. Instagram, Facebook.
This role is 4 days per week in the shop. Must be able to work Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - we are flexible with the fourth day.
If you are a creative person who would like to work in an environment filled with all things sewing and crafts, send us an email at norwich@sewcreative.co.uk with your CV and an optional cover letter.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you experienced at sewing? I.e. Dressmaking, quilting...
- Would you be comfortable to teach lessons on how to use a sewing machine?
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
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 Sales Assistant roles across Sew Creative'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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