Job Description
Part Time Retail Sales Assistant
About Us
Dynamic Earth is a unique and iconic visitor’s attraction; it is like nothing else on Earth. It’s a chance to experience the primeval forces of nature as they shaped our planet, to journey through space and time and even go on a 4D VENTURE around the world. You’ll be embarking on the interactive adventure of a lifetime - the lifetime of our planet. This means that you will be working in an exhilarating, interesting and engaging work environment.
Requirements
Are you passionate about engaging with customers in a way to create a memorable shopping experience whilst boosting sales? We are recruiting for a Retail Sales Assistant who will actively engage our guests with our 5 star service to create a bit of “Retail Theatre” by extending the Dynamic Earth exhibition into the Gift Shop. The position will be based on a zero hour contract with full availability including weekends between 10am and 6:30pm variable.What does it take to be a part of our Dynamic Retail Theatre? -
- Proactively engage with customers showcasing your in-depth knowledge of Retail stock
- Increase sales through demonstration
- Present a positive attitude and professional image to customers
- Be passionate about selling and making targets.
- Price goods correctly and merchandise stock in an attractive manner.
- Keep stock clean and tidy at all times
- Maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness throughout the shop
- Accurately and methodically assist with cash handling and transactions
- Use cash registers in line with company practice
- Be security conscious when handling cash and credit cards
- Maintain a high standard of punctuality, hygiene and personal appearance
- Maintain stock levels with rolling and year end stock take
- Work in a positive and constructive manner under the guidance of the Retail Manager and Supervisor
Employee Benefits
- Pay award pending
- Uniform issued including dynamic earth polo shirts, fleece
- Complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth for friends and family. (subject to conditions)
- Free staff car-parking.
- 25% Discount in the Natural Selection Gift Shop.
- Subsidised meals from the Food Chain Café.
- Free entry to ASVA member Visitor attractions. (subject to conditions)
- Limited Gym Membership at MacDonald Holyrood Hotel.
- Staff Canteen (complimentary tea & coffee).
- Staff Excellence Award - High street vouchers.
- Company pension contribution of up to 5%.
- Confidential advice-line through our Employee Assistance Program.
To Apply
If you think that this accurately describes you or if you would like to find out more please send your CV & a Cover Letter.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 5 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 23/04/2023
Expected start date: 17/04/2023