967 Shop Assistants jobs in Paignton

Here’s 5 reasons you’ll love to volunteer in our shops:

1. It's fun
2. It's flexible
3. You'll learn and share skills
4. You'll be making a difference
5. You'll work with a great team

We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams are key to raising vital funds for our work and act as incredible advocates for the rights of children both in the UK and around the world.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid role, based in the UK. We are unfortunately not able to provide support with visa requests. Candidates must be over 16.

Volunteering in the shop

Our Totnes Shop Volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.

It’s up to you how much you commit. We have volunteers who support for a couple of hours a week and some do more. Many people volunteer either a morning or an afternoon each week - this is something that will be discussed at the selection stage, after you’ve applied.

Why volunteer with Save the Children?

In over 110 countries, we support children to transform their lives. By providing live-saving short-term help, and pushing for deep-rooted social change, we help children take, their future into their own hands. We believe every child has the right to learn. Every child should have good food to fuel their bodies and every child should have medicine when they're sick.

Skills and experiences we seek

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and to follow our policies as well as be an excellent representative for Save the Children.

We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities. Everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role that works for you.

What happens next?

After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal trial shift. It’s a great opportunity to visit the shop, meet some of our existing volunteers and have a go at some of the tasks that you would be supporting with as a shop volunteer. Hopefully allowing you to get a feel for the role and make sure it’s for you. We also ask for a couple of references (these don’t have to be formal workplace ones, just someone who has known you for over 6 months and isn’t related).

How to apply

Express your interest on email via the apply button.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid role, based in the UK. We are unfortunately not able to provide support with visa requests. Candidates must be over 16. . 

Customer service and sales assistant

Are you tired of Hospitality and Bar Work?

Are you bored of working in the hotel/hospitality industry and of the long and unsociable hours that hotel and bar work has to offer and are now looking to start as a Customer service and sales assistant?

Are you fed up of having no social life, and having to work your life around long hours in your current hospitality or bar job so are looking to start as a Customer service and sales assistant?

Do you want to get out of the hospitality and bar industry but use the sales and customer service skills you haven gained in bar and hospitality work in a new role?

The great customer service and sales skills you will have gained are ideal for this role in one of the UK's fastest sales and customer service companies.

Our client is a fast-paced Sales and Marketing Company who are expanding fast across the UK. They represent some of the most well-known brands in the country and current expansion means that they are looking to develop their team of customer service and sales advisors. They find that people with backgrounds in bar work, hospitality, restaurants and hotel environments have the ideal customer service and sales advisor skills that we look for.

Successful applicants can enjoy:

An Immediate Start in a fun and social environment

Great progression opportunities for ambitious candidates

National and International Travel Opportunities

A fantastic product coaching programme for sales advisors

Great uncapped weekly-earned commissions and fantastic incentives.

If you have a great attitude and exceptional customer service skills from your previous bar or hospitality role, and are looking for a career in sales, customer service and marketing, this is the opportunity for you to represent these brands in an Residential or events environment.

Full client and product coaching is provided, as well as access to a fantastic support and mentoring networks, so no experience is necessary.

People who have been successful in this self-employed, commission plus incentive role have previously worked as hotel receptionists, waiters or waitresses, Duty Managers. This is through skills developed at dealing with people, and great communication skills through working in the bar, restaurant, hotel and hospitality industries.

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Sales Assistant / Driver

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

• The role is a permanent, part-time position working 30 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 Exeter 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.

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join a leading electronic component distributor in Honiton. This company partners with OEM and EMS businesses to manage their overstock inventories and is looking for a motivated individual to support its sales operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, sales-minded candidate who is motivated by earnings, eager to learn, and looking to build a career in a professional, friendly, and supportive environment.

• Selling large volumes of electronic components to existing buyers.
• Managing a mixture of proactive and reactive sales activities.
• Supporting marketing efforts to promote available stock.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

• Previous sales experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Tenacious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and work well in a team.

• 25,000 per annum + bonuses (OTE 29,000).
• Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 08:30am - 3pm.
• Option to work two days per week from home after successful training (at company discretion).
• Five weeks annual leave (increasing to six).
• Company phone and laptop.
• Full training and ongoing mentor support.
• Career progression opportunities in a modern, flexible work environment.

Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Sales Assistant in Honiton.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Sales Assistant / Driver

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

• The role is a permanent, part-time position working 30 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 Exeter 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.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen working as a Customer Service Supervisor a national company who are experiencing a period of growth.

JOB TITLE: Customer Service Supervisor (Office Based)

LOCATION: Exeter

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8.30 am-4.30pm with an occcasional Sunday

SALARY : 28,000-30,000

BENEFITS: 22 days plus Bank Holidays increasing each year, free parking, profitability and sales bonus

THE ROLE: We are currently recruiting for the Exeter site of this national company. You will be joining a team who all support each other and laugh every day. This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to be integral part of the customer service team and fully support and coach a small team of 4 dedicated Customer Service Administrators. You will provide an office based link between customer and company in order to satisfy queries, record & resolve problems and ensure a high standard of customer care in accordance with our customer commitment.

Daily duties will include:

To oversee a team of four Customer Service Administrators

Coach and mentor the team and identify any training needs

To process all documentation correctly and maintain files and records according to procedures

To expand business/obtain appointments form customer base

To action messages received

To forward queries and keep managers, supervisors, colleagues informed as necessary

Assist with answering customer calls

Organise the work schedule for the customer service team including lunch cover and holiday requests

Respond to email enquires and general administrative tasks as per the needs of the team

The successful candidate:

• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Strong customer service experience
• Computer skills and a willingness to learn
• A can do attitude where no job is too big or small
• A positive disposition and someone who enjoys a fun dynamic environment
• Ideally some supervisory experience but not essential

If you are interested in finding out more please apply online, email (url removed) or contact the office on (phone number removed).

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Total Contracted Hours: 37.5

An exciting new Customer Service Advisor opportunity at DX!

About Us

We think we are more than just a delivery company. We know each item tells a story and we know that for someone, somewhere, it'll make their day, or not - if we fail!

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about you developing your career with us; if this is part of your plan too, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! Whatever you choose, you will work with a great bunch of people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Why DX?

We achieve our outstanding results through our people. Our ability to recruit, train, promote and retain top quality talent is one of our core strengths and has been fundamental to our long term growth. It is our entrepreneurial, dedicated, customer-focused people who are making business happen. They are behind our fantastic success and incredible growth. They are driving us forward as we define the future of work.

We recruit ambitious, driven people who bring new ideas that improve our services. If you are energetic and can deliver outstanding results, we will give you the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career.

Role summary:

Our Customer Service Advisors live our customer promise - Delivered Exactly - by delighting our customers each and every time. This role, through proactive and timely actions, provides fantastic service to a wide range of interesting and demanding customers. Working alongside our operational and account management teams you will be able to positively influence our customers' needs and resolve any potential issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Receive and handle all inbound, internal and external customer queries and manage through to resolution for specific customer accounts
• Action all customer queries in line with the required processes and service level agreements
• Work as part of a team to ensure great customer service delivery - every time
• Engage proactively with service centres to ensure customer requirements are received and actioned
• Recognise and deal with queries, requests and problems in line with our customer account requirements
• Identification and action of escalation issues
• Undertake any other customer account support duties as required

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!

We look forward to hearing from you!