Sales Assistant (Summer Temp)

Then Read On... We\'re looking to fill temporary positions starting soon and lasting until the end of summer. If you\'re passionate about customer service and pride yourself in maintaining the highest standards, we\'d like to talk to you. You\'ll be a vital part of a friendly, family culture in which we trust and respect one another. One team working together to create amazing value for our customers. Yes, we work hard, but it goes hand-in-hand with having fun. You\'ll enjoy being part of a place where individuals are encouraged and supported to deliver something exceptional. Apply now and start building a terrific future with one of the fastest-growing names on the high street. As a Sales Assistant you will: Ensure excellent customer service is provided in every interaction with a customer ensuring you are friendly, welcoming and helpful Respond efficiently to till queues to ensure customer satisfaction at all times Process till transactions securely, quickly and accurately Deliver effective product availability, replenish stock as directed Work as part of the store team to create and maintain a fun and friendly environment Live the company values focusing on taking individual responsibility working towards team delivery Deliver accurate cash handling and till operational procedures Deliver store changes/promotions in a timely and accurate way. You\'ll need to be as flexible as possible in your work hours; we may require you to work shifts. Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don\'t just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros... By living our behaviours every day, we\'ve created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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