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Part Time Seasonal Sales Assistant

Location: Appley Bridge, Wigan

Workdays: Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Hours: 18 - 24 per week

Salary: £12.21 per hour

About Us

At Golden Days, we’ve always followed the ethos that local is best and nowhere is that truer than in our legacy! A family-owned UK business for more than 30 years, our desire to give customers a warm family-friendly experience is truly at the heart of our company. 

Golden Days is part of Linten Garden Products Ltd which owns and operates two of the largest independent Garden Centres in the North West (TAS Golden Days Garden Centres).

The Role

Working on shop floor, the Seasonal Sales Assistant will be a strong presence to customers looking to spend on high ticket items, primarily garden furniture and during the winter months, Artificial Christmas Trees.

Responsibilities:

Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner to understand their needs and provide product advice. 
Sell garden furniture during the spring/summer season, including explaining features, demonstrating functionality, and assisting with product selection.
Transition to selling Artificial Christmas Trees and seasonal décor during the autumn/winter period. 
Assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of indoor and outdoor displays and promotional areas. 
Ensure the sales area is clean, tidy, and well-stocked at all times.
Assemble furniture and Artificial Christmas Trees for display purposes and assist customers with loading items into their vehicles when needed. 
Operate the till and handle transactions accurately, including cash, card, and returns.
Monitor stock levels and report low stock or customer requests to Supervisors. 
Stay informed about current promotions and product information to assist with upselling and cross-selling. 
Support with other general retail duties as required by the Supervisor or Store Manager. 

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience in a customer-facing retail or sales role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
Confident and proactive sales approach with the ability to upsell and advise customers. 
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays, especially during peak trading periods. 
Physically fit and able to safely lift, move and assemble heavy items (e.g. garden furniture, display stock).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
A positive, approachable and professional manner with a strong focus on customer service. 
Reliable, punctual, and well-organised. 
Basic numeracy skills and familiarity with handling cash/card payments and using tills. 
Comfortable with learning product features and demonstrating items to customers.

Benefits

We offer an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along well, co-operate with each other and who are all passionate about the company and the products it sells. The working climate is informal, but we work hard.

A dynamic working environment where innovative ideas or new technological solutions to overcome challenges or boost efficiency are always met with enthusiasm.

Benefits include:

20% staff discount at Golden Days Garden Centres and at its sister company Christmas Tree World
Staff discounts in the Garden Centre Café “The Wild Mint” along with other in-store concessions including The Works, Mountain Warehouse, Edinburgh Woolen Mill, Maiden Head Aquatics and Pavers Shoes
Free electric vehicle charging
20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays