Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
If your looking for a varied hands on role, where no two days are the same then we have just the job for you!
You may not have considered a career in Self Storage before, but for those of you who like a varied role with scope to develop your skills and abilities across everything from sales, customer service, account and facility management then our Retail Assistant role is for you.
About us:
Storage World is one of the leading self-storage, office and workspace solution providers in the Greater Manchester area. Our team is small, this means each colleague has the ability to make a positive impact on the customer, the team and the branch.
About our customers:
All our customers are different, as is the solution we can offer them. Storage for items between house moves, business start ups, office facilities to name but a few. They can sometimes need handholding or a cup of tea, but always require a friendly & professional colleague to help them through the life event that brought them to us.
Basic skills you need to get you off to a quick start:
- Telephone and face to face sales experience
- Customer service ability
- Basic IT skills
- Inquisitive mind
- Proactive attitude
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team
Day to day activities:
- Converting enquiries into customers
- Maximizing sales by promoting products and services
- Facilities management, maintenance and security
- Customer query resolution & support
- Daily administration
Key requirements:
- High School qualifications or equivalent
- Relevant higher educational qualification preferred
- Minimum 2 years retail, property management, storage or customer service experience
- Able to work weekends and holidays
- Able to pass a pre-employment background check
Reward package:
- Salary - £21,000 - 27,000.00 per year
- Bonus – Based on performance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we will close the application process when we have found the right candidate.
We look forward to meeting you very soon!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
COVID-19 considerations:
In line with government guidelines
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MIDSA
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 Retail Assistant roles across Storage World'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 £21,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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