Retail Assistant Manager

Title:Retail Assistant Manager

Job Type: Full time

Hours: 9:00am to 5.00pm (5 days over 7 on a rota basis)

Salary: Starting at £23,000 per annum (with achievable monthly incentive schemes which could increase your salary by up to 25%, plus an allowance of £500 pa for working some Sundays, on a rota basis)

Hours: 9:00am to 5.00pm, 5 days over 7 on a rota basis (Sunday 10am to 4pm)

Areas: Newport, Shropshire TF10 7BX

Would you like to be part of a friendly team that genuinely helps their customers?

Ableworld UK are recruiting for a Retail Sales Adviser to join our Newport, Shropshire store. We are an age-inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone and encourage people of all ages to apply.

We are the largest Mobility and Stairlift retailer in the UK with 40 stores nationwide and over 200+ employees. Our ethical values make us stand out from our competitors, as we genuinely care about our customers well-being.

We are a rapidly expanding business, with a large selection of quality mobility and homecare products at value-for-money prices and exceptional levels of service and aftercare.

Our products range from walking sticks to mobility power-chairs and back supports to Stairlifts, all designed to give our customers greater independence and an improved quality of life.

You are certain to 'feel right at home' when you visit one of our stores, and even more at home when you become an integral part of the team.

Being part of the Store Management team, you will assist in the smooth running of the store; from promoting our products to customers, maximising sales to delivering excellent customer service. You will process stock arriving into the store and receive deliveries so you will need the ability to lift and handle stock. You will play an important role on the sales floor supporting your Store Manager in assisting our customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a team to drive the success of the store
• Merchandising and stock replenishment
• Customer service/demonstrations and sales
• Dealing with enquiries and being involved in administration
• Maximizing the performance of store operational procedures and sales
• Receiving (sometimes heavy) deliveries from Suppliers
• Maintaining the appearance of the store to a high standard

Skills and experience you will have:

• Previous involvement in offering an exceptional customer experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience of teamwork
• A proactive and flexible approach to all tasks

A full driving licence is essential for this role and a DBS disclosure will be required (for which Ableworld UK will meet the cost).

We will Offer You:

We believe that by providing our employees with a comprehensive package that includes training, competitive compensation, and performance-driven bonuses, we can create a workplace culture that fosters growth, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing them with the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of our company, you are entitled to a range of benefits that we believe will make your experience working with us more enjoyable and rewarding. Here are some of the benefits that we offer: -

Paid Holidays:

We offer 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year, which includes bank and public holiday allowance. This entitlement increases with your length of service.

Birthday Off:

Once you have completed two years of service, you are entitled to take your birthday off as an extra day of paid leave.

Company Pension Scheme:

We offer a contributable company pension scheme to all our employees, helping you to save for your future.

Store Discount:

As an employee, you and your immediate family members are entitled to a 20% discount on all items in our stores.

Confidential Counselling and Advice Line:

We understand that life can be difficult at times, so we offer a 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line that you can access any time you need support.

Cycle to Work Scheme:

We encourage our employees to be environmentally conscious and offer a cycle to work scheme, allowing you to purchase a bike at a discounted rate and pay for it through your salary.

We hope that these benefits demonstrate our commitment to our employees and make your experience working with us a positive one.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are the best person for this role. Our recruitment team will review your application and be in touch should you be selected for further consideration.

Thank you for your interest shown in Ableworld UK, we wish you the best of luck.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AM Newport TF10