Full Time Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
If you are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a growing and friendly team, this position could be for you.
Please note: This is a Full Time role working 40 hours a week over 5 days, although slightly reduced hours may be available for the right candidate. You will be required to work a minimum of one day at a weekend.
The Role
As a Sales Assistant you'll report to the Shop Manager and will play a key role in the day to day running of the shop. Duties will include providing customers with expert and friendly advice, picking and packing online orders, ordering and receiving deliveries from suppliers and ice skate sharpening (Training provided).
In addition you'll be required to ensure the shop is clean, organised and welcoming at all times.
The Candidate
- Must be hardworking, honest and friendly
- Knowledge of Ice/ Roller Hockey / Figure Skating Preferable
- Retail experience Ideal but not essential
- Strong numeracy skills, basic computer literacy and a flexible approach to working hours
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Enthusiasm and a keen customer focused approach to the role
You could be perfect for this opportunity if you have previously worked as any of the following: Shop Assistant, Sales Assistant, Team Leader, Duty Manager, Line Manager, Shift Leader or as a Store Supervisor.
The Package
Basic salary: Up to £12.00 per hour for the ideal candidate
Additional benefits: Generous staff discount scheme, Company pension scheme.
The Company
Willies.co.uk is a market leading Ice Hockey, Inline Hockey and Figure Skating Retailer. With a shop in Coventry and a strong and growing presence online Willies is renowned for its high levels of customer service. The team are a passionate and friendly bunch who enjoy serving the small community they are part of growing the sports in the UK.
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 Willies Ice Hockey Emporium'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 £18,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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