Sales Assistant

Storage King Canterbury is looking for an energetic, sales motivated Sales Assistant to support the manager in all aspects of running the store and growing the business. The ideal candidate will be target driven with good sales skills and the desire to learn. They will be involved in the customer service, local marketing and general administration and maintenance tasks

The ideal candidate will have some experience in the retail Industry or a background in sales. You will be confident you can work towards meeting  targets and exceed expectations. You will also be computer literate and possess strong selling and communication skills

PROFILE

The successful candidate:

• Business /commercial awareness with a sales & marketing background 
• Experience of managing customer relationships
• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced demanding environment with minimal supervision.
• Self driven, passionate and committed to excel above expectations
• Will have had some experience in a sales role
• Responsible for assisting delivery of sales target results
• be prepared to work on Saturdays

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales and Customer Service

• Responsible for the conversion of prospects into customers and actively promote the sale of add on products
• To actively promote the sale of merchandise
• To promote the services of both the Store and the company
• To ensure that all customers (both in person and on the telephone) are greeted and approached in accordance with the Company Standards
• To ensure that all customer enquiries are captured and followed up with the appropriate timely action
• To ensure that all customers visiting the Store use the correct sign in and visiting procedure

Store Presentation

• To ensure that the company equipment is fit for its purpose and to report any equipment which is in need of attention..
• To report any maintenance required at the store via appropriate channels and in a timely manner, this may include undertaking minor repairs where necessary
• To maintain the highest possible level of cleanliness and presentation of the store to include all internal and external areas
• Accountable for the presentation of packaging materials etc. to generate increased sales and enhance the reception/retail area

General

• Responsible for the accurate completion of Storage Kings policies and procedures
• Responsible for organising work of self, managing information, decision making, planning and prioritising to achieve business results ensuring all deadlines are met
• To continually review own performance and requests feedback whilst seeking opportunities to take on new learning
• To respond to any other reasonable administration request made by Head Office in a timely and professional manner

Competencies

• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced demanding environment with minimal supervision.
• Self driven, passionate and committed to excel above expectations
• Ability to plan and organise and prioritise workloads
• Excellent communication skills
• Shows a high standard ability for sales
• Is target driven and always strives to succeed

Please apply to [email protected] enclosing your CV

 

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