Part-Time Sales Assistants – SpiritCrystals, Leicester Highcross

Part-Time Sales Assistant – Leicester Highcross

Our Leicester Highcross store has now been open for six months and has quickly become an incredibly busy and exciting location for SpiritCrystals.

We’re looking for passionate, creative and reliable Part-Time Sales Assistants to join our growing team. We would particularly love to hear from people who can offer increased flexibility during school, university and seasonal holiday periods.

About the Role

You’ll be joining a fast-paced retail environment and will need to be ready to slot confidently into the team, supporting us directly on the shop floor.

As one of the first faces our customers meet, you’ll play an important role in creating a friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Welcoming and assisting customers
  • Helping customers choose the right crystals
  • Advising customers on crystal meanings, properties and uses
  • Providing excellent and attentive customer service
  • Recommending products and identifying opportunities to increase sales
  • Replenishing and presenting stock to a high standard
  • Supporting the team with the everyday running of a busy store

What We’re Looking For

For this role, previous retail or customer-service experience is essential.

You must also already have a good working knowledge of crystals, as our customers will rely on you for confident and accurate guidance when selecting products.

Please submit both your CV and a cover letter explaining:

  • Your previous retail or customer-service experience
  • Your existing knowledge of crystals
  • Why you would like to join the SpiritCrystals team
  • Your general availability, including during school, university and seasonal holidays

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

If you have a genuine passion for crystals, strong customer-service skills and the confidence to thrive in a busy store, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Application question(s):

  • How would you describe your knowledge of Crystals and minerals?
  • When are you able to start?

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person

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