Retail Sales Assistant

5 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Dynamic Earth Full time

**About Us**

Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s world-class science centre and planetarium that tells the extraordinary story of planet Earth, from beginning to mend.

Located on the edge of Holyrood Park with spectacular views of Salisbury Crags Dynamic Earth is also one of Edinburgh's largest unique venues for corporate & hospitality events.

Our staff are pivotal to what makes us a 5-star rated science centre and world-class events venue. We offer a truly unique and dynamic working environment; creating a passionate, caring and inclusive place to work, learn and play.

We actively seek to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and highly customer focused staff that share our passion for our core charitable mission to empower people with understanding and empathy for the Earth. If you feel you have these personal attributes along with the right mix of skills and experience, you may be our next team member.

**Requirements**:
Are you passionate about engaging with customers in a way to create a memorable shopping experience whilst boosting sales? We are recruiting for a Retail Sales Assistant who will actively engage our guests with our 5 star service to create a bit of “Retail Theatre” by extending the Dynamic Earth exhibition into the Gift Shop. The position will be based on a zero hour contract with full availability including weekends between 10am and 6:30pm variable.

**Responsibilities**
- Proactively engage with customers showcasing your in-depth knowledge of Retail stock
- Increase sales through demonstration
- Present a positive attitude and professional image to customers
- Be passionate about selling and making targets.
- Price goods correctly and merchandise stock in an attractive manner.
- Keep stock clean and tidy at all times
- Maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness throughout the shop
- Accurately and methodically assist with cash handling and transactions
- Use cash registers in line with company practice
- Be security conscious when handling cash and credit cards
- Maintain a high standard of punctuality, hygiene and personal appearance
- Maintain stock levels with rolling and year end stock take
- Work in a positive and constructive manner under the guidance of the Retail Manager and Supervisor

**Employee Benefits**
- Free staff car-parking.
- 25% Discount in the Natural Selection Gift Shop.
- Subsidised meals from the Food Chain Café.
- Limited Gym Membership at Holyrood Hotel.
- Staff Canteen (complimentary tea & coffee).
- Staff Excellence Award - High street vouchers.
- Company pension contribution of up to 5%.
- Confidential advice-line through our Employee Assistance Program.

**To Apply**

If you think that this accurately describes you or if you would like to find out more please send your CV & a Cover Letter.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person


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