Retail Sales Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Croydon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Customer Service Selling Technical Products Accuracy Numeracy Computer Literacy Self Motivation Teamwork Product Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Retail Sales Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant for its Croydon store. The role involves delivering excellent customer service, explaining technical products, and meeting sales targets.

About The Role

  • Joining a small team of 4–6 staff
  • Committed to great customer experience
  • Working up to 45 hours per week (paid overtime or time off in lieu)
  • Explaining technical equipment in an understandable manner
  • Offering honest advice and building rapport
  • Exceeding customer expectations
  • Achieving challenging sales targets

What You'll Need – Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience selling technical products
  • Retail customer service experience
  • Dealing with customers
  • Practical knowledge of product range
  • Strong accuracy and numeracy skills
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Benefits

  • Staff Discounts
  • Healthcare Cash plans
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Cover
  • Retail Trust wellbeing platform
  • Discounts on high street & online brands
  • Role specific training and development
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates
  • Paid Breaks
  • Free Tea & Coffee

About The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment. For more information, visit www.machinemart.co.uk.

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