What Jobs are available for Sales Assistant in Kettering?

Are you a highly motivated individual looking for a new and exciting opportunity with uncapped progression as a sales assistant?

Have you worked as a sales assistant before or a looking to jump start your sales career?

Due to the upcoming expansion, our client is currently recruiting for sales assistants who are driven, focused and passionate about what they do, but also understand the important of excellent customer service.They are not looking for sales assistants with loads of previous experience as they offer full product training and sales coaching. However, they are looking for people who share their core values and entrepreneurial mindset.

This opportunity offers genuine career progression and advancement opportunities with this sales company, with people being rewarded for all their achievements and hard work.

Some of the benefits include:

Vibrant fun office

International and national travel

Team building activities

Weekly earnings

They are looking for candidates who have these ideal attributes for our residential sales assistant campaigns:

- Self motivation and a strong work ethic

- Great personal presentation

- Strong team working skills

- A positive approach to problem solving

-A passion to achieve goals

- A drive to succeed as a sales assistant

So, if you are looking for an opportunity to join a successful and passionate team, and think that these qualities describe you, look no further than this sales assistant role. No previous sales and customer service experience is required but can be an advantage for this self-employed commission only role as their established coaching system is there to guide you through your advancements within this sales assistant role.

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• Own the Sales Game: Crush sales goals by delivering next-level customer experiences, upselling must-have accessories, and hyping up promos to drive revenue.
• Piercing Excellence : Join the ranks of our piercing experts through comprehensive training. Become a trusted guide for customers - conducting piercings, educating on aftercare, maintaining a sterile environment, addressing questions and concerns throughout the process.
• Keep It Fresh: Maintain an Insta-worthy store with perfect displays, organized inventory, and easy-to-shop layouts that make browsing fun and effortless.
• Team Collaboration: Support your Store Manager by motivating the team, sharing sales tips, and creating a positive, high-energy vibe that customers (and coworkers) love.
• Brand Representation: Showcase Claire's products and services. Stay plugged into the latest fashion and social media trends to help customers find their perfect style. Use your knowledge to suggest products and boost sales.
• Store Operations : Keep the heartbeat of our store strong by overseeing operations with efficiency and flair. From managing inventory and handling cash transactions to visual merchandising and coordinating promotional activities. You ensure that every aspect of store operations reflects the fun and joy that defines Claire's.
• Create Shareable Moments: Encourage customers to show off their new accessories and piercings on social media, turning their Claire's haul into the next viral moment.

• Sales-Obsessed Energy: You love the thrill of making a sale, hitting goals, and turning browsers into buyers.
• Social & Digital Savvy: You know what's trending, what's viral, and how to translate that into an amazing customer experience.
• Customer-First Mentality: You get people, and you love making them feel confident and empowered.
• Retail & Leadership Skills: At least one year of retail experience, ideally with some leadership or sales-driving responsibility.
• Ready to Hustle: You're organized, self-motivated, and always looking for ways to level up.

• You can conduct piercings and demonstrate patience and empathy, particularly with young or anxious customers.
• You are proficient in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently, contributing to smooth store operations.
• You have completed some high school and have at least one year of retail management experience.
• You can stand during scheduled shifts and maneuver 11-35kg (25-75lbs).
• You can bend, stoop, extended reaching, and climb ladders or step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customers.
• You are passionate about providing our customers with opportunities to express themselves freely every day.
• You are energized by interacting with customers and stive to provide excellent service throughout their visit.
• You are inspired by our values of teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, employees, and management.
• You possess a strong grasp of mathematics, essential for tasks such as inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
• You are a driven team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• You're self-motivated and organized, as some of our stores may require you to work alone at times.
• You show a passion for fashion and stay up to date with the latest trends, which can contribute to enhancing the customer experience and driving sales.
• You can create a curated fashion look with product during your shift.

• Epic Employee Discount: Score the latest accessories at an amazing discount!
• Career Glow-Up: Real opportunities for promotions and career growth.
• Fun, Fast-Paced Vibes: Work in an upbeat, inclusive, and supportive environment where your personality shines.

Sales Assistant / Driver

Crown Paints are looking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant / Driver to join our fantastic team at our Leciester store.

• The role is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week  (Monday - Friday and some Saturdays on a rota basis).
• In return, we are offering you a salary of £12.21 per hour  + bonus + excellent benefits package.

What can you expect from this role?

As a Sales Assistant/Driver you will work alongside the store team, collaboratively supporting our Store Manager, in delivering a sustainable and profitable sales growth for Crown Paints. A positive and motivated approach will be key when contributing to the store's targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with our range of decorative paints and sundry items.

The Leicester Crown Decorating Centre (CDC) is a lively store and plays a pivotal role within our national network, currently made up of 145 stores across the UK. Our customer base varies from passing one-off retail customers through to builders and trades people who hold accounts and maintain repeat business. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.

What’s in it for you?

At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period ie. Christmas)
• £12.21 per hour plus the opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter
• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use 
• A fantastic pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you and your family
• No nights and no Sundays!
• Eating out & leisure discounts available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail discounts
• Training and development throughout your role

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Possess strong sales/retail experience
• Are passionate about providing excellent customer service
• Are confident making sales calls and are driven to hit sales targets
• Are a team-player and adaptable to meet the needs of customers
• Can work independently when required
• Has a valid UK driving licence and is happy to carry out daily delivery services for customers
• Can lift to 20kg

Does this sound like you?

Apply today and start your journey with Crown Paints!

More about Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

Sales Assistant

*PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A RETAIL ROLE IS ESSENTIAL*

Permanent/part-time

Location: On-site, Leicester City Centre

Salary: £8-12.50 per hour

The Role:

We have been operating in Leicester city centre for over 10 years. We were the first electronic cigarette shop to open in Leicester and have been continuously growing our brand presence ever since.

The ideal candidate will have to be hard working and have experience in displaying great levels of customer service. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. Experience in the electronic cigarette industry is not necessary but will be a plus. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities will include becoming a key holder, managing the store and also fulfilling any online orders.

Initially, you will be working 16 hours a week spread across different shifts between 9am and 5:30pm Monday to Sunday (with a view to potentially increasing hours in time).

You will be expected to work additional hours for cover shifts as and when requested. We will always do our best to give you as much notice as possible when this does happen.

Your responsibilities will include activities such as the following:

• Opening and closing the shop (typically you will be running the shop on your own during your shift)
• Delivering outstanding sales results through a combination of strong customer service and upselling/cross-selling
• Answering customer queries
• Stock replenishment

We are looking for candidates to have some experience/attributes in the following key areas:

• Retail experience -- this is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider anyone without any previous experience in a similar role as you will be working on your own, so we need someone who is able to hit the ground running
• Experience in electronic cigarettes/vaping would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided

Benefits:

• Performance bonus
• Employee discount
• Store discount
• 25 days’ holiday allowance per year pro rata (in addition to bank holidays)
• Casual dress code (wear whatever you feel comfortable in)
• Diverse, international workforce
• Relaxed, low-pressure environment; but with a keen focus on delivery and achieving success
• We are very open to new ideas, so please feel free to suggest/request anything that we can do in order to make you more likely to perform at your maximum, and we will certainly do our best to implement it if it makes sense for everyone

The Company:

We are a fast-growing start-up marketing business, with our key focus currently being on the vaping/nicotine alternatives market.

Our goal is to ensure our Bar Juice 5000 brand retains its position as the UK's fastest selling brand in its category and expand into new markets in Europe, while also creating/growing other high-performing brands in addition.

For more information and to apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button or reach out with any questions via the e-mail address provided.

*PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A RETAIL ROLE IS ESSENTIAL*
 

Customer Service Advisor

Location: Corby
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Salary: £24,525.35 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm

Immediate start

Recruiting on behalf of a valued client, we are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Customer Service Coordinator to join a dynamic and customer-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent service to play a key role in a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment.

About the Role

As the first point of contact for customers, you’ll act as the vital link between clients, warehouse operations, and transport teams. You’ll be responsible for managing orders, resolving queries, and ensuring a smooth and efficient service experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage customer orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate effectively with depot staff to ensure delivery expectations are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Investigate and resolve customer and supplier enquiries and complaints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain accurate data entry across internal systems and reports.
• Generate customer KPI reports and compile data for invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to empathise with customers and resolve disputes calmly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical mindset with good numeracy and financial awareness.
• Professional, confident, and collaborative approach.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary and stable working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking team.
• A role where your input and ideas for improvement are genuinely valued.

Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your customer service career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or Lorna on (phone number removed) for more information.

INDKTT

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 10 hours per week.

As a Customer Services Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Creating attractive food and counter displays
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Customer Services Assistant will:

• Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
• Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be an excellent team player
• Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role
• Thrive working under pressure
• Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0610/ / /BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Our client strives to improve customersquality of life at home through their exceptional brands, high-class products, and effectivesolutions. They are home to both globally established Appliance Brands* , such as Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau and Neff and they offer consumers digital services and sustainable solutions to improve their daily lives.

A fantastic opportunity to work for a prestigious company utilising your customer service skills, as part of your role you will be, handling customer enquiries via incoming and outgoing telephone calls and booking service visits, selling of repair plans, extended warranties and accessories where appropriate, an exciting and varied role.

Key responsibilities:

Handling customer enquiries via incoming and outgoing telephone calls and booking service visits.

Ownership of customer enquiries and follow through to completion.

Promoting products and services with the aim of generating income for the business and improving customer loyalty.

Selling of repair plans, extended warranties and accessories where appropriate.

Meeting agreed targets set

Person specification:

The apprentice will be required to work with a high level of customer service and be flexible in their approach to their role. The company place great importance on meeting targets set by working as part of a team, comprising regular attendance, punctuality and professionalism. This will be underpinned by on-the-job training for products and policies and full support for a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Customer Service and Functional Skills (if needed)

Job Title; Customer Service Advisor

Key Skills; Customer Service Advisor, Telecommunications, Customer Service, Data Entry, Business to Customer, Inbound

Salary; 12.21 per hour

Shift; Various shifts available, Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm must be flexible with working hours includes evening and weekend work. Working hours 12 - 40 per week

Location; Oakham

Commutable from; Melton Mowbray, Cottesmore, Edith Weston, Leicester, Stamford, Corby, Uppingham

The Benefits;

• Great working environment
• Free Car Parking
• Hybrid working offered once permanent offer made
• Training and development opportunities
• Fantastic Canteen facilities
• Possible overtime available

We have some very exiting opportunities for Customer Service Advisors to assist with the busy sales period for an international business based in Oakham. This is an fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional customer service team delivering first line support for a successful manufacture and distribution centre. This role is temporary however for the right candidates could lead to more. There are genuine progression opportunities within the business for star performers.

The Role;

• Answering all incoming calls
• Processing orders via phone and internet
• Data input
• Resolving customers queries
• Working to set procedures, targets and Health & Safety Guidelines

Our Ideal Candidate;

• Computer literate
• Good telephone manner
• Work to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Work within a team environment
• Previous experience would be an advantage within any customer service sector
• Potentially suitable for students during their term break

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed) . If you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

Job Title:  Customer Service Adviser   

Basis:  Full time Permanent Employed Role.

Location:  Office Based in Milton Keynes, England,UK.

Target: Minimum of 12 Months experience in telephone-based customer service or sales environment desirable.

Rewards : Competitive basic salary with a realistic OTE £28,000 - £30,000 

Role Progression: Opportunities to join our Mortgage Academy subject to in-role performance and application. Sponsorship for CF1 & CF6 or CeMAP equivalent professional qualifications necessary to become a Mortgage Adviser*

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm.

Timeline : Immediate interviews and start.

Connells Group:

Connells Group is the largest and most successful estate agency network in the UK.  Our Customer Services roles in Milton Keynes provide are dedicated to supporting our “lifetime service”.  Your role in in contacting our customers and arranging their mortgage review appointments is the critical first step in our service proposition and it provides successful applicants a great foundation for a career in mortgage and financial services.  You will come to understand the mortgage journey and mortgage terminology, and you will work closely with our Mortgage Advisers.  If it is your ambition and you prove capable, you will receive training and support towards mortgage advice qualifications to help you develop your career with us.

All our roles are telephone based so you will be articulate and engaging.  As the learning opportunities are vast and the pace rapid, you will be highly motivated, extremely disciplined, well organised and detail focused.  You will already have good experience and a strong track record in customer sales and service and demonstrate a positive and highly professional manner. Some mortgage industry experience is preferable but not essential.  Your desire to excel while delivering a first-class customer experience is most important of all.

Main Purpose of Job:

• Re-engaging and preparing our Lifetime customers for their mortgage review appointment with our Mortgage Advisers.
• Delivering the highest level of customer service and professionalism to our mortgage customers, taking ownership of their appointment and application journey.
• Maintaining strong and effective working relationships with our Mortgage Adviser teams.
• Helping customers with mortgage related enquiries as you develop.
• Fulfilling all role-based learning and development objectives.

Required Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with outstanding communication and listening skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and simple way.
• Able to accurately record and assess information in live contact environments.
• You will be highly accurate, numerate and literate. A competent Microsoft Office user, including Excel, Word and Outlook, and be able to quickly adapt to new software packages and online processes.
• You will possess a proven track record in sales and customer service and have the personal determination to meet and exceed all standards and expectation set.

Benefits: 

• Permanent Full Time Role.
• Extensive induction coupled with an ongoing training, support and development program.
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression, promotion and personal development in an expanding business.
• Contributory workplace pension. *
• Generous Staff referral bonus scheme. *
• Death in service cover. * 
• Based in modern air-conditioned offices in Milton Keynes with free onsite parking.
• 24 Hour Wellbeing Employee Assistance programme.

 (*T&Cs Apply)
If this role sounds of interest, please forward your CV by clicking Apply Now, or call Elliott Pennell - Talent Acquisition Consultant at The New Homes Group for a confidential chat on (phone number removed)