SPAR - Retail Assistant

SPAR Retail Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Hours of work: 8hours per week Location: Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7PF Salary: Competitive Job Overview A Bit About Us James Hall & Co. LTD traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success is due to the team work, skills and commitment of our employees. G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. is the Company Owned Stores division of James Hall & Co. Ltd. and currently has over 120 SPAR stores located across the North of England, which include Petrol filling stations and Post Offices. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our sales team as a Retail Assistant. More About the Role As a Retail Assistant you will be at the forefront of our stores driving customer service. It is your job to provide help and assistance to the customer to ensure they find everything they need whilst they are in our store. Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing * Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service * Controlling costs and waste * Till operation and cash handling * Controlling and replenishing stock levels * Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures * Ensuring that all store standards including customer service, health and safety, and food and hygiene are maintained * General cleaning duties * To maintain and up date administration in accordance with existing procedures A Few Things About You * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Product Knowledge is essential * Be helpful and friendly and feel comfortable working with the public * To be enthusiastic, committed and self motivated * Adopts a 'can do' attitude to challenging situations * Have a flexible approach to working hours * To be able to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative * Previous experience in retail is preferred but not essential * GCSE Maths and English at grade C or level 4 (or equivalent) Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies? All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We're passionate people, determined to do whatever's necessary to make our customers happy. Great People Deserve Great Things As a member of G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as the fundamentals, like pensions and holidays which apply to all James Hall Group of Companies, we have specific benefits at G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. such as: * Staff discount scheme * Loyalty Award * Service Awards * Training and Development * Retail Assistance Programme