Sales Assistant - No Experience Required

Entry Level Sales Assistant - Immediate Start in Stoke-on-Trent

Client Training & Upskilling Opportunities (No Experience Required)

Looking to gain new skills within a customer-facing environment

Interested in gaining practical experience while building your confidence

We could have the opportunity for you!

We are currently expanding our sales and customer acquisition team and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support growing client demand. Working with recognised non-profit organisations, we specialise in face-to-face customer engagement through residential campaigns across the Stoke-on-Trent area.

This is an entry-level opportunity, so previous experience is not essential. Individuals from retail, customer service, sales, marketing and other people-focused backgrounds may find their existing skills highly transferable.

We're looking for people who are:

  • Available for a full-time equivalent schedule (4/5 full working days per week, between Monday and Saturday).
  • Well presented.
  • Confident in customer service.
  • Team players.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.
  • Strong English communication skills.

Here's What We Offer:

  • Travel & Networking: Build connections through networking events, industry gatherings, and opportunities to attend national and international team trips.
  • Team Nights & Socials: Be part of a supportive team culture with regular social activities, including bowling nights and meals out.
  • Monthly Competitions: Get involved in regular team competitions, with opportunities to win prizes including weekend city breaks and international trips.
  • Annual Ibiza R&R: High-performing individuals may also have the opportunity to attend the team's annual R&R trip to Ibiza.
  • Financial Rewards: A Brand Awareness Fee (earn a daily fee paid to you, only applicable when representing a client for a full day), where applicable, plus commission and financial incentives. Earnings are paid weekly.
  • Ongoing Support: Receive ongoing client support and upskilling opportunities designed to help you build confidence and capability within a customer-facing environment.

To apply, follow the online application process. If your application is successful, you should expect to receive a phone call from our recruitment team within a few days of submitting your application. During this call, we'll discuss your background, availability, and suitability for the opportunity, as well as provide further information about the role and the next stage of the recruitment process.

You'll be representing recognised non-profit organisations through face-to-face residential campaigns across the Stoke-on-Trent area. This opportunity operates on a subcontracted basis. Earnings consist of a Brand Awareness Fee (where applicable), plus commission and financial incentives. It may particularly suit individuals looking to broaden existing skills within a customer-facing sales environment.

Individuals from backgrounds including sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, administration, call centres, reception, bar work and other customer-facing roles are encouraged to apply, although previous experience is not required.

This opportunity is not suitable for candidates still in education (school, college or university) or current international students. Due to availability, we're seeking individuals who can work 4/5 full working days per week (between Monday and Saturday).

* By applying for this opportunity, you acknowledge that our recruitment partner, Blackwater Recruitment, will process the information you provide and share suitable applications with us for consideration as part of the recruitment process. Their privacy policy applies and can be viewed on their website.

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