What Jobs are available for Retail Positions in Banchory?

• Provide outstanding customer service, engaging with shoppers to understand their needs and preferences.
• Actively promote and sell products, exceeding sales targets and contributing to team goals.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensuring displays are attractive, well-stocked, and compliant with company guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and processing merchandise.
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately and efficiently, handling transactions with professionalism.
• Train and mentor new sales associates, sharing best practices and product knowledge.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe store environment.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints effectively and courteously.
• Stay up-to-date on product knowledge and company promotions.
• Participate in store meetings and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

• Previous experience in a retail sales role, with a proven track record of meeting sales goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Strong understanding of sales techniques and customer service principles.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the business needs.
• Basic mathematical skills for handling transactions and inventory counts.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Passion for fashion, home goods, or whatever the specific retail sector demands is a plus.
• Familiarity with POS systems is advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Exceeding personal and store sales targets through proactive customer engagement and effective sales techniques.
• Providing exceptional customer service, including product knowledge, fitting assistance, and resolving customer queries or complaints efficiently and professionally.
• Maintaining visual merchandising standards, ensuring the store is attractive, well-organized, and compliant with company guidelines.
• Assisting with stock management, including receiving deliveries, inventory checks, and replenishing stock on the shop floor.
• Training and mentoring new members of the sales team, sharing best practices and product knowledge.
• Opening and closing the store as required, including cash handling and security procedures.
• Collaborating with the store management team to implement sales strategies and promotional activities.
• Staying up-to-date with product knowledge, industry trends, and competitor activities.
• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment for both staff and customers.

• Previous experience in a retail sales role, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and merchandising principles.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings, as per business needs.
• A genuine interest in fashion and brand products is advantageous.
• Basic IT proficiency for using POS systems and inventory management software.

• Engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner to understand their needs and preferences.
• Proactively offering solutions and recommendations to meet customer requirements.
• Processing sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale system.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of all products and promotions to effectively advise customers.
• Contributing to the achievement of individual and team sales targets.
• Assisting with inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and cycle counts.
• Upholding the company's brand standards and store policies.
• Providing training and mentorship to junior sales staff.
• Handling customer queries and resolving any complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
• Ensuring the store is clean, organised, and presentable at all times.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing retail role, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the business needs.
• A keen eye for detail in merchandising and stock management.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Proficiency in using retail POS systems.

• Manage and drive sales performance across a portfolio of retail stores within your designated area.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed store sales targets and KPIs.
• Recruit, train, and develop store managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure consistent delivery of outstanding customer service and a positive shopping experience in all stores.
• Oversee operational standards, including visual merchandising, stock management, and store presentation.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess performance, provide coaching, and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation within your area.
• Implement company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between store operations and head office.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment for all retail staff.

• Proven experience in multi-site retail management, ideally in a similar sector.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, merchandising, and customer service best practices.
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive and results-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in retail management software and CRM systems.
• Flexibility to travel regularly within the assigned area.
• A passion for retail and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.

Retail St ore Assistant

£ per hou r plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager

Department:Trading

Location: Aberdeen Superstore

Contract:Permanen t

Working hours: Part time 16 hours per week

Closing date: 2nd November :55This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found

**The internal title for this role is Shop Assistant .

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We're looking for a motivated store assistant to join Cancer Research UK's trading team. You'll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK . Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

You'll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.

• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.

• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Taking keyholder responsibility as required (training provided) .

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for ?

• An understanding of what makes great customer service .

• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.

• The a bility to work well in a team .

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility, o ur retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don't forget that you have a life outside of work too.

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What will I gain?

W e make sure you are supported by a generous salary and benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How do I apply?

W e operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion . CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at .

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In , Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube .

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact or as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

We are currently looking for an additional part-time (8 hours over 2 days - Sat/Sun, alternate weekends) Retail Assistant to join our shop retail team.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing environment, be self- motivated, enthusiastic and up for a challenge.

Duties will include:

• Customer service and sales
• Replenishment of stock on the shop floor
• Till operation

You will be required to:

• Provide a high standard of customer service to all our customers
• Ensure all products are correctly and accurately displayed

The position is based on working alternate weekends so it is essential that you are able to work both Saturday and Sunday every second weekend.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

• Manage day-to-day store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Drive sales performance by setting targets, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing store team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently met and exceeded.
• Oversee inventory management, stock control, and visual merchandising to create an attractive and engaging store environment.
• Manage store budgets, controlling costs and maximising profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Build strong relationships with customers and resolve any issues or complaints promptly and professionally.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with the head office on marketing initiatives and promotional activities.

• Proven experience in retail management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a passion for developing talent.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, visual merchandising, and stock management.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to delivering a positive shopping experience.
• Proficiency in retail POS systems and basic financial management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by store operations.
• Passion for the retail industry and a keen eye for trends and product knowledge.

• Oversee the operational performance of multiple retail stores within the Aberdeen region.
• Lead, train, and motivate store teams to achieve sales targets and customer service excellence.
• Implement and enforce company policies, procedures, and visual merchandising standards.
• Manage inventory levels, stock control, and loss prevention strategies.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Develop and manage store budgets, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess performance, provide feedback, and offer support.
• Collaborate with head office departments (e.g., Marketing, HR, Merchandising) to align strategies.
• Drive customer engagement and loyalty through exceptional service delivery.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talented retail staff.

• Proven experience in retail management, with a track record of success in operations.
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs, sales analysis, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and driving profitability.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing in-store presence with remote responsibilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a retail environment.
• Customer-centric approach with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Proficiency in retail management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel regularly within the specified region.

• Oversee all aspects of daily store operations.
• Drive sales performance and achieve store targets.
• Manage, train, and develop store staff to ensure high performance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered at all times.
• Manage inventory levels, stock control, and ordering processes.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and store presentation.
• Control operational costs and manage store budgets effectively.
• Implement company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and resolve complaints promptly.
• Plan and execute in-store promotions and events.
• Create a positive and motivating work environment for the team.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.

• Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role, preferably within a similar sector.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build rapport.
• Experience in inventory management and visual merchandising.
• Knowledge of retail operations and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• A passion for the retail industry and customer engagement.