Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Job Type: Permanent following initial three month probation period.
Hours: 15 hours per week
Required Experience: 2 Years retail sales experience
About us:
Established in 1972, Libra has become one of the UK’s leading designers, wholesalers and retailers of home accessories, furniture and lighting.
An exciting opportunity has arisen due to Libra’s expansion into retail concessions. Situated in a prestigious department store in Brent Cross, you would be responsible for ensuring the ongoing success of Libra’s retail channel.
Libra is a family owned business providing a great working environment, the opportunity for training and development as well as ongoing progression within the company.
About you:
You will have strong face to face sales experience, ideally in fashion or home.
You will possess the ability to up-sell and cross sell and be used to exceeding KPIs and sales targets.
You will be able to work on your own with minimum supervision and to take responsibility for decision making.
You will be expected to have a strong desire to make a real difference to each and every customer you meet. You will do this by creating a memorable shopping experience and by providing all necessary product knowledge for them to make an informed and enjoyable purchase.
You will be well-presented, articulate and confident when speaking to customers and leave a positive and lasting impression of yourself and the brand.
You will have flexibility to work late nights and weekends.
We offer full sales and product training.
Following successful completion of your probationary period, we also offer;
A competitive package including bonus and commission structure for exceeding targets
A pension scheme
Extensive staff discount on Libra products
Discount on Fenwick products
Opportunity for growth.
Ongoing support and development
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £9.50 per hour + commission
Work remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Retail sales: 2 years (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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant roles across The Libra Company'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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