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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

SALES ASSISTANT - GIFT SHOP TASTE OF SCOTLAND GLASGOW

Salary Range
£10 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Glasgow, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

TASTE OF SCOTLAND

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

We have a brilliant opportunity for a FULL TIME & PART TIME SENIOR SALES POSITION.

PART TIME POSITION: SET 3 DAYS / 20HRS

FULL TIME POSITION : SET 5 DAYS / 37.5HRS

You'll help us by:

  • Delivering an exceptional and inspiring service, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of our brand, products, design inspiration and services
  • Recommending additional services and solutions to our customers to drive sales and gather customer data
  • Actively driving sales across channels by introducing customers to our website, using it as a selling tool and supporting with the processing of online orders
  • Having a first point resolution approach to any customer issues or feedback and actively seeking out solutions for the benefit of the customer
  • Supporting the Store Manager and team to drive store sales, profitability and consistent KPI achievement
  • Helping with implementing store visual merchandising, windows standards and guidelines and utilising all product, categories, and bestseller information to maximise commercial opportunities within the store
  • Having a flexible approach to your work, playing an active role in all operational tasks such as management of stock, loss prevention, health and safety, and store safety standards amongst others

The skills you'll be sharing with the team:

Your high standards of customer service will be really important to you and is extremely valued in this role. The enthusiasm and energy you have shines through as you enjoy working and being a part of a team of like-minded people. Effectively communicating both with your team and our customers will come naturally.

The commitment you have to your work is evident and you enjoy seeing the results of this. Difficult situations don’t phase you as you are able to adapt, show resilience and have the confidence to work independently.

Why we hope you'll love working with us:

The success of TASTE OF SCOTLAND is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us.

From the moment your TASTE OF SCOTLAND journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Hourly rate of £10+
  • Uniform Allowance
  • 6.5 Weeks Holiday
  • Generous staff discounts
  • Commission Scheme
  • Employer Contributory Pension
  • Learning and Development opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 2 years (preferred)
  • customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TOSSS2023
Expected start date: 24/04/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SALES ASSISTANT - GIFT SHOP TASTE OF SCOTLAND GLASGOW roles across TASTE OF SCOTLAND GIFTS & SOUVENIRS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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