Sales Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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