Sales Assistant (Books and Toys)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Books and Toys
Part-Time Sales Assistant
We are Jarrolds – a family business and one of the most familiar business names in East Anglia.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant within our Books & Toys team, located on the third floor of our main store, in Norwich.
We are looking for someone to work 4 days (24 hours) per week. Flexibility to work over weekends and evenings is essential.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for customer service and merchandising. They will be flexible, proactive and possess excellent communication skills. Previous experience of working in a retail setting and book knowledge would be advantageous but is not necessary.
If you are enthusiastic, have a passion for books and toys, and love working with customers then we would be pleased to hear from you.
In return we offer a generous colleague discount, free car parking, contributory pension scheme, eye-care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, wellness programme and on-going training and coaching.
If interested please apply by submitting your covering letter and CV.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Pay: £9.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following government guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich, NR2 1DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- retail: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 12/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant (Books and Toys) roles across Jarrold's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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