via indeed · 3 July 2026 ·1 day ago

Retail Sales Assistant

French Connection
Castleford Part-time
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French Connection is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our new outlet store opening in Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds, could that be you?

*Hours available;*

*8\-28 x hours per week (fully flexibility required)*

The successful applicants will have comparable experience gained within a fast\-paced high street retailer, and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love of the French Connection brand.

Benefits:

  • Free seasonal uniform allowance

  • 28 days holiday allowance (pro rata)

  • Generous clothing discount for you and your Friends \& Family!
Purpose of the role:
  • Increase sales through consistency in the customer service experience, using a variety of selling techniques and product knowledge (i.e. fit, sizing, fabric content, ranges etc)

  • Maintain maximum stock availability through effective use of replenishment

  • Welcome all customers entering the store with a friendly and warm approach while reaming calm, professional and focused, acting as a brand ambassador in difficult situations.
Key areas of responsibility will be to assist the management team in the following areas:
  • Maintain housekeeping standards, ensuring all front and back of house areas are kept clean and

  • Effectively maintain best practice within your stockroom to ensure that all stock is in line with company guidelines

  • Assist the management team to effectively and accurately execute all floor moves, promotions and range launches in line with company guidelines to ensure that deadlines are met

  • Deal with customer enquiries and refunds professionally and effectively, converting refunds into sales opportunities where possible

  • Tackle any disagreement constructively and professionally, working to resolve any conflict in a timely manner, using the help of management
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
  • a proven track record of driving sales

  • the ability to work well within a team

  • demonstrate high levels of motivation, ambition and drive

  • demonstrate initiative, decisiveness and effective problem\-solving skills

  • the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Salary will meet or exceed the national minimum wage for your age.

Please note, should you have not received a response within 10 working days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We wish you well in your future career.

Job Types: Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: £10\.85\-£12\.71 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Store discount
Application question(s):
  • What intrigues you about this company, and why do you want to work here?
Experience:
  • Retail sales: 1 year (required)

  • customer service: 1 year (required)

  • Fashion retail: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

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