<p>Do you love meeting new people, tending to ask lots of questions and get a buzz from giving personalised advice?</p><p>Want to take full ownership of your Concession and really make it your own?</p><p>If so, then you would love to hear more about our exciting opportunity for a <strong>Sales Assistant</strong> to join our Regatta store team in Braintree Garden Centre working 35 hours per week.</p><p>Previous retail experience is essential, however training will be given.</p><p><em>The concession has a vacancy for someone to work the odd evening and weekend. (Can be adapted to suit the role requirements)</em></p><p>People love working in our Concessions - and we have the employee engagement results to prove it. You’ll find members of the regional teams as diverse as the customers who love shopping in them. It’s a friendly, supportive family business – a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences consumers really appreciate.</p><p><strong>The difference you’ll make:</strong></p><ul><li>You will deliver a first-class customer experience, tailored to people’s individual needs</li><li>Help to maximise sales within your concession area within store</li><li>With your warm personality and enthusiasm, your Concession will always be friendly and inviting to both regular and new customers</li><li>Deliveries will be processed and clothing and accessories will be replenished and displayed with your intuitive merchandising skills</li><li>Your in-depth product knowledge of feature and benefits allows you to provide expert advice on what customers need for all their adventures</li></ul><p><strong>Our investment in YOU!</strong></p><p>We understand that everyone’s career path and ambitions are different, which is why we have created our bespoke Trailblazers retail development programme that is available for all Concessions &amp; Retail employees. You will develop transferable skills and gain valuable experience when part of the Regatta Family, whilst working with a diverse group of people across your region who share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit!</p><p><strong>Our investment in the environment!</strong></p><p>Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!</p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><ul><li>Starting pay above minimum wage between £10 and £11.54 per hour</li><li>Additional pay increases in line with our Trailblazers development programme – earn as you learn!</li><li>A quarterly bonus based on targets and sales performance</li><li>Brand new kit provided twice a year to wear on your concession</li><li>Up to 70% discount on all Regatta Group brands</li><li>Fantastic monthly and annual awards to recognise individual and regional achievements</li><li>28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays &amp; pro-rated for weekly hours)</li><li>Holiday pay based on your average hours worked</li><li>Long service awards, including meals and trips away as well as an extra day of annual leave!</li><li>Meaningful internal and external wellbeing initiatives and support available</li><li>A charity fundraising matching scheme as well as long standing partnerships with charities such as the Alzheimer’s society</li><li>High employee engagement results</li><li>Be part of a great regional team, yet take full ownership of your concession</li></ul>