Job Application
Summer Market Sales Assistant
Application deadline: Sunday 20th April
Temporary Summer role: 4 months starting end of May
THE ROLE
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to work on our market stalls over the summer.
This is a casual role and will consist of 4 markets per month in different locations based in and around the area of Manchester primarily on Saturdays and Sundays. Trading times vary from 6 - 7 hours of which you will be paid a set day rate plus performance based commission.
You will be fully trained by working with me on a market day (fully paid) before being given your first market shift on your own.
You must have the ability to drive to market locations (up to 1 hour of driving).
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?
Setting up the market stall to our standard
Delicate care with company products
Serving customers in an enthusiastic way, making sure to treat everybody with respect and kindness
Be friendly, engaging and welcoming at all times
Processing cash and card payments
Promoting offers to customers (eg 3 for 2)
Directing customers to follow us on instagram
Taking photos of each sale and sending them to us at the end of each market
Making sure the stall looks tidy and presentable at all times
Packing away the stall contents in an organised way
Picking up and dropping off stock at our Ancoats studio
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
Customer service skills
Strong communication skills
Social and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in busy or stressful situations
Time management skills
Organisational skills
WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE & WHEN WILL INTERVIEWS BE HELD?
The application deadline is Sunday 20th April. I will be conducting initial phone calls on Monday 21st April and if you are successful you will be invited to our Ancoats studio for an in-person interview between Monday 28th April and Friday 2nd May.
WHEN DOES THE ROLE START?
Your trial/training shift will be will be over the weekend of 10th and 11th May. And if you are successful, your first official market shifts will take place during the weekend of 24th May.