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How many Sales Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 26 Sales Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Sales Assistant do?

A Sales Assistant is a front-line staff member in the retail industry responsible for providing customer assistance, facilitating sales, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.

Tasks required include:

• Greet customers, understand their needs, and provide assistance throughout their shopping journey..
• Acquire and maintain basic knowledge of the products or services offered..
• Guide customers through the selection process, offering information on features, specifications, and benefits..
• Process customer transactions accurately using the Point of Sale (POS) system..
• Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling related products and services..
• Inform customers about ongoing promotions, discounts, and loyalty programs..
• Monitor and maintain the inventory of products on the sales floor..
• Handle returns and exchanges, following established store policies..
• Ensure the retail area is clean, organized, and well-presented..
• Follow security measures to prevent theft and maintain a safe shopping environment..
• Follow store policies, procedures, and guidelines..

What are the entry requirements for a Sales Assistant?

No minimum academic qualifications are required although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in Retail Operations and relevant apprenticeships are available at various levels.