SALES ASSISTANT

We are Go Outdoors Cardiff - Part of the Fantastic Network of JD Outdoor - JD Sports

JD Sports Fashion Plc is a leading Multi-Channel retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands in the UK and Europe.
The Group has over 2400 stores across a number of retail fascias and is proud of the fact that it always provides its customers with the latest products from the very best brands.

Role Overview:

Being part of the team you will be responsible for ensuring our customers receive the best possible service each time they visit your store.

You will assist in maximising store profitability by exceeding your sales targets and utilising the in-store devices while contributing to a successful store team.

Go Outdoors provides everything you need to go make the most of the Outdoors from Festivals and Camping, to Climbing and Fishing and a whole lot more! Having an interest in these areas is not essential but if you do fancy youorself a keen walker or cyclists we want to know!

Customer Service

• Greet all customers in a warm, genuine and friendly manner.
• Ensure that customers receive the best possible service every time that they enter the store.
• Understand the process of the Customer Service measuring programme.

Sales

• Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.
• Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.
• Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity.

Visual Merchandising

• Assist in the maintenance of standards on the shop floor and for all displays and merchandise.
• Keep stock, clean and presentable at all times.
• Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-size range is on the shop floor where possible.

General

• To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.
• Represent the company in the most professional manner at all times.
• Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed

• Good communication skills.
• Confident and outgoing.
• Effective selling skills.

Benefits

• Career Progression.
• Company discount.
• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.

Please note due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond personally to all applicants. 

If you haven’t been contacted directly within two weeks of the vacancy closing date your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

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