Job Description

Job Advert

Sales Assistant

LOCATION: High Wycombe

HOURS: 12 hours per week

SALARY: 12.21 per hour

Would you like your work to positively impact disabled children's lives and the planet?



As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.



Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information - as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career development.



Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success - it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.

The Opportunity:

No two days are the same due to the nature of the business the product type can change.



You will:

Deliver great customer service at all times Merchandise stock to a high standard Support with stock preparation and replenishment Complete cashing up of store takings when required

What we are looking for:

The organisation's culture is based on a clear Mission, Vision and Values, teamed with a great attitude, which you will exemplify both personally and through your team.



Consistently deliver against goals and targets set by the Management team Use initiative to drive results Always put the customer first Deliver high levels of customer service, merchandising and replenishment Works with energy and pace. Communicate confidently with customers and the team Cash Handling to include operating the tills and processing refunds and exchanges Resolve complaints and queries effectively face to face and via telephone. To be compliant with all merchandising product placement and promotions in store adhering to operational guidelines Maintain great stock standards and excellent service proposition Deliver operational excellence in all processes. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Minimise stock loss and adhere to security procedures whilst adhering to stock loss controls Implement actions identified within the Stock Loss Action Plan Complete cashing up of store takings as scheduled and in line with Company policies and procedures.

Skills Experience

Experience of working in a customer service environment Experience working to sales targets and KPIS. An ability to identify sales opportunities. Ability to plan, implement and work at pace to achieve deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively and feedback in a positive manner. Strong Communication skills Ability to Prioritise Ability to adapt communication style Ability to seek regular feedback from managers, peers and colleagues and use this to improve skills and behaviours You will be confident and able to communicate across all levels, reliable and flexible, pay great attention to detail and be able to work as part of a team to achieve goals and targets. You will have either previous experience in retail / customer service or skills that are transferable to this role.


Full training will be given