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GoustoRetail Sales Associate
This is a full-time, on-site retail position in London involving the sale of goods such as furniture, appliances or clothing directly to shoppers. The associate welcomes…
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This is a full-time, on-site retail position in London involving the sale of goods such as furniture, appliances or clothing directly to shoppers. The associate welcomes customers, works out what each one is looking for, and suggests, picks out and helps locate or source products that match. Other tasks include working out sale prices and basket totals, taking cash or card payments, getting items ready for sale or hire, and…
Job Description
This is a full-time, on-site retail position in London involving the sale of goods such as furniture, appliances or clothing directly to shoppers. The associate welcomes customers, works out what each one is looking for, and suggests, picks out and helps locate or source products that match.
Other tasks include working out sale prices and basket totals, taking cash or card payments, getting items ready for sale or hire, and answering questions about the shop and its stock. The job suits a customer-minded person who enjoys helping people find the right item and handles payments accurately.
The qualifications cover knowledge areas such as sales and promotion methods including demonstrations and selling techniques, assessing customer needs and service quality, the English language, business and management concepts including resource planning, and mathematics. The posting does not set experience requirements or pay.
Responsibilities
- Sell goods such as furniture, appliances or apparel to shoppers
- Greet customers and find out what they need
- Suggest and pick products, then help locate or source them
- Work out sale prices and totals
- Handle cash and card payments
- Prepare goods for sale or hire and answer questions about the store
Requirements
- Knowledge of selling techniques, product demonstration and sales controls
- Customer service skills including needs assessment and satisfaction checks
- Good English language skills
- Working knowledge of arithmetic for prices and totals
Qualifications
- Business and management concepts including resource allocation
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
The role is based in London and is listed as on-site and full-time.
What does the role involve day to day?
Greeting customers, recommending and locating merchandise, calculating totals and processing payments.
Is a salary stated?
The posting does not state a salary.
How do I apply?
The posting does not describe an application process.
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