Position Overview & Specifications
Sales Assistant required to join our Team at the New Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in Harrogate.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in sales and eagerness to learn as part of commission-based sales team. Commission is earned on all artwork sales which will increase the hourly rate.
The role will be primarily a customer facing sales role. However, there will also be some behind the scenes work including email and telephone sales, organising stock and processing artwork. The successful candidate will have a passion for sales and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. There may also be a requirement to work occasionally at events in the local area.
Requirements of the role:
· Experience of retail sales, handling payments and managing a till
· Excellent customer service: face to face, telephone and via email
· Availability to work weekends and weekdays
· Flexibility to work 8 hours per week as weekend cover.
. Handling of pictures and other items of stock; sometimes large and/or heavy
· Attention to detail
· Good level of numeracy
Requirements of the Candidate
· Retail/ sales experience essential
· Familiarity with EPOS systems an advantage
· Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks
· Must display a 'can do' attitude
· Ability to operate effectively in a busy retail environment
· Comfortable working alone at times and with a team
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Company is following current Covid-19 guidelines
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrogate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sales Assistant - Part Time - Harrogate