Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who We Are
Tim’s Tiles is an independent, family business that started way back in 1993 when tiles were smaller and we measured in feet and inches! With two branches, one located in Bishop’s Stortford & the other in Poole, our loyal and friendly staff offer first-class customer service that is backed up with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Bringing the best the industry has to offer into our showrooms and adapting to the changing face of retail ….and most importantly always looking to offer our customers the best service and products.
About The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Assisting retail customers, listening to their ideas, advising and inspiring them to choose tiles that give the perfect look for their project
· Keeping show room clean and tidy
· Monitoring, ordering and replenishing of stock
· Replying to customer enquiries (email and phone)
· Maintaining a good product knowledge to advise customers
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
· Creative, outgoing, enthusiastic and ready to go the extra mile for our customers
· Interested/experienced in interior design
· Enjoy keeping up to date with design trends
· Previous experience in a retail environment
· Love social media and help us promote our business
· Be computer literate with experience (or willingness to learn)
· Keen to learn product knowledge to pass on to our customers
Benefits
· Monthly sales commission
· Length of service rewards
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person
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 Tim's Tiles & Interiors'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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