Sales Assistant - Product Expert

Sales Assistant - Product Expert

Sales Assistant - Product Expert

Cotswold Outdoor / Runners Need

Permanent, Part Time

Job Information

Application For:
Sales Assistant - Product Expert
Employment Type:
Permanent, Part Time
Organisation
Cotswold Outdoor / Runners Need
Closing Date
06/07/2025
Salary
£12.7 per hour
Part Time - 24 Hours per week

Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as a Retail Product Expert. 

As part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group,  Cotswold Outdoor is joined by  Runners Need and  Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!

Please note this role is 24 hours per week working on a rota basis. You will be required to work some weekends.

How will you make an impact?

As a Product Expert, you’ll be working alongside like-minded people and our ever-growing customer base. Day-to-day you can expect to be:

  • Giving great customer service and helping to solve any small issues
  • Offering specialist services like boot fitting, IMBOX and gait analysis
  • Continuing to learn about our products and improving your skills through training
  • Delivering product training to the team in store
  • Leading your area of the store and guiding the team on what needs doing
  • Helping coach the team on how to sell products confidently
  • Supporting and mentoring new team members on product knowledge
  • Carrying out keyholder duties, including opening and closing the store
  • Helping to keep the store safe by following health and safety rules

You'll fit right in if...

  • You're passionate about providing excellent customer service
  • You have experience managing a team
  • You've got strong organisation skills with the ability to multi-task
  • You have an in-depth understanding of running products and equipment
  • You have a drive for continuous improvement and development

What's in it for you?

Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total rewards package that’s more than just base salary. As part of our team you’ll receive:

  • Base salary of £12.70 per hour (£10.65 per hour for under 21's)
  • Bonus of up to £750 per annum (in proportion with hours worked)
  • 40-60% discount across our range of products
  • Up to 33 days holiday (in proportion with hours worked) with the option to purchase additional holiday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

But there's more, for a full list of what we offer check out our website -  Rewards And Benefits

Applications from all genders and backgrounds encouraged

We aim to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.

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