Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Sales Assistant role at Dr. Martens' Camden Stables store involves providing exceptional customer service and supporting daily store operations on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The position requires achieving sales targets, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining store procedures in the absence of management. Candidates should possess a strong commercial mindset and experience in a supervisory role within a retail environment. This role emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and teamwork within a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieving personal sales targets and motivating the team to reach theirs
- Providing excellent customer service at all times
- Following all store operating procedures, including delivery, clock in/out, stock takes, and replenishment
- Maintaining health and safety procedures for a safe work environment
- Handling till transactions in line with operating procedures
- Assisting with complex customer enquiries
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Acting as key holder and assuming responsibility for the store in the absence of management
- Performing any other reasonable tasks as instructed by the management team
Key Skills:
- Experience in a key holder or supervisory role with elevated Sales Assistant responsibility
- Background in a fashion/lifestyle brand is a bonus
- Strong understanding of customer service and team motivation
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire
- Commercial mindset with experience in revenue-driving targets
- Experience in leading a team to drive sales
- Professional, authentic, and fearless attitude
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Retail
We're looking for a Senior Sales Assistant to join our iconic Camden Stables store in London 32 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 12 months.
THE GIG
Reporting to the Store Manager, we are looking for a freethinking, passionate individual who will provide a one of a kind, outstanding customer experience and assist with day-to-day operations of the store in the absence of the Store Manager & Deputy Store Manager.
THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART
- Achieving your own sales targets and motivating the team to reach theirs
- Provide excellent customer service at all times
- Follow all store operating procedures e.g. delivery, clock in/out, stock takes, replenishment etc
- Follow all H&S procedures to maintain a healthy, safe and tidy work environment
- Handle till transactions in line with operating procedures
- Handle more complex enquiries from customers
- Assist management team in coaching and mentoring more junior members of the team
- Act as key holder and assume responsibility for store for short periods in the absence of the manager
- Any other reasonable task as instructed by the store management team
OUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES
It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals: INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. Working for Dr. Martens is everything you’d expect it to be. We’re a diverse, passionate bunch who believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.
To be our Senior Sales Assistant you will possess these qualities;
- Similar experience in a key holder or supervisory role with elevated Sales Assistant responsibility
- Working with a fashion/lifestyle brand would be a bonus!
- Strong understanding of customer service and how this can be driven in a team
- Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire
- Commercial mindset - Experience with revenue-driving targets and the ability to support team members reaching them
- Experience of leading a team to drive sales
- Professional, but also authentic and fearless!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Welcome pair of Docs
- 65% off all footwear & 50% off all accessories
- Opportunities for growth
- Bonus incentives
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Pension contribution
- Complimentary access to virtual GP via the RetailTrust
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
Interested? Apply now!
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.