Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Sales Assistant
Hours: 20 hours per week, with possibility of more hours
Location: T.H. Baker, Tamworth
This position is maternity cover for 12 months.
Join one of the UK's leading independent jewellery retailers, boasting over 130 years of experience in the jewellery retail industry. With 20+ high street stores and an exciting portfolio of e-commerce websites including The Jewel Hut - the popular fashion and accessories site - working for T H Baker is an exciting opportunity.
The Role
You will be responsible and take ownership of all administration and operations within the store.
You will live and breathe the company values, and promote to all store staff, being the best you can be; choose a great attitude; play a team game; everyone is equal; train like you are number 2 and importantly, enjoy yourself.
This position will require weekend working and hours to suit the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage deliveries, internet orders, stock control and stock take, leasing with brands and repair process from start to finish
- Truly understand and process the ability to deliver world class customer service
- To serve and sell on the shop-floor
- Ability to window merchandise an advantage
- Maintain high standards throughout the store
- Keep store and displays clean and tidy
Person specification
Essential skills/experience:
- Must be able to interact with customers in a professional manner
- Keen eye for detail
- Organised, with the ability to work to deadlines
- Be able to work in a team and lead by example
Desirable skills/expertise:
- Experience of working with fine jewellery and brands an advantage but not essential
- Experience of managing operations within retail environment a benefit
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £7.25-£10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Work Location: One location
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: Beauty & Wellness
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant roles across TH Baker'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 Beauty & Wellness.
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 £7 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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