Job Title: Retail Assistant
Reports to: Retail, Buying and Merchandising Manager
Department/Function: Leisure & Tourism – Retail
Hours: Full and Part Time hours available
Location: Raby Castle
Salary: Competitive depending upon experience
Job Ref: VA143-2024
An incredibly exciting retail destination is only weeks away from launch and Raby Estates are looking for a team of passionate, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to assist with the daily retail store functions. The Rising development project at Raby Castle will not only provide superb visitor facilities within this spectacular setting but will transform the retail offer, expanding its current footprint and delivering new, intriguing ranges for our most valued customers.
Background
Raby Castle is a unique setting and our retail offer must therefore be full of individuality, surprise and elegance. We are not looking to replicate a retail model seen elsewhere but rather to curate a very bespoke range of gifting, lifestyle and produce ranges, which brings our customers back time and time again. Set within the beautiful Grade II* listed Coach House building, the retail space will be reimagined to provide elegant surroundings for the most wonderful items. Alongside retail will be the other key features of this unrivalled development – Raby Castle itself, a beautifully designed Walled Garden, a stunning café restaurant and unique event spaces, driving thousands of people through the gates every year.
We need a Retail Assistant who is passionate about providing an outstanding customer experience and who takes pride in maintaining the stores appearance and organisation. And is hardworking and well organised to assist in making sure that the daily operations of the retail department run smoothly.
As the Retail Assistant you will:
- Have previous retail experience or worked within a customer focused position.
- Be responsible for providing excellent customer service.
- Provide service to customers, recommending products and processing purchases via an EPoS system.
- Be aware of product knowledge and the stories behind the suppliers we stock.
- Responsible for stocking shelves and maintaining the stores appearance.
- Cleaning duties and recording of freezer temperature.
- Take part in seasonal campaigns, promotions.
- Unpacking deliveries, checking and reporting any damages within the timescale.
- Pricing of stock and clear labelling on all products.
- Processing customer orders for larger items, such as furniture and lighting.
- Daily banking and administrative duties.
What to expect:
- You will be working in a public facing environment and be expected to be well presented at all times.
- The ability to work flexible hours is a must. Raby is particularly busy at weekends and during school holidays, so an ability to work these hours is essential.
- You will need a full, clean driving license.
You will need to have:
- Outstanding customer care skills.
- Effective communication and organisational skills.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to work.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Enthusiasm, energy and creativity.
- IT skills, including use of excel spreadsheets and knowledge of EPoS systems.
- The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload.
- A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
What we have to offer
Its people that make a place, without people, a place is simply an empty shell. At Raby this is certainly true, it’s our people that make Raby special.
We strive to offer our employees an excellent working environment and the tools to perform, enabling them to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.
As well as some of the most iconic locations to work we offer:
- Attractive Salary
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Group Pension Scheme (7.7% employer contribution)
- Group Life Insurance
- Free Car Parking
- Employee Health Cash Plan
- Continuous improvement through staff training and staff development programmes
- Discounts at our retail and food outlets
- Discounts to our Shropshire holiday cottage and High Force Hotel
- Free access into our leisure attractions at Raby Castle and High Force
- Behind the scenes tour of Raby Castle
- Raby Estate social events throughout the year
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our journey and you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and personality to undertake this role, we’d love to hear from you.
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