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Sales Assistant (Entry Level Position)

Immediate starts available in Stoke-on-Trent!

Please Note: This is a long-term, full-time equivalent opportunity (4–5 full working days per week). Candidates should have unrestricted eligibility to work in the UK. This role is not suitable for current students (school, college or university), including international students.

Are you looking for an opportunity where your effort and contribution are recognised

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team as Sales Assistants. Successful individuals will represent recognised non-profit organisations through face-to-face customer acquisition campaigns across residential environments within the Stoke-on-Trent area.

No previous sales experience is necessary! Client training, invitations to daily upskilling sessions and ongoing support are available from the start, making this a suitable long-term opportunity for individuals looking to gain practical experience within a customer-facing environment.

What Is Needed To Be A Successful Sales Assistant:

  • Strong English communication skills.
  • Confidence engaging with customers face-to-face.
  • A positive, proactive and adaptable approach.
  • Full-time equivalent availability of 4–5 full working days per week.
  • Ability to commute to the Stoke-on-Trent office each working day.
  • Immediate availability or the ability to start at short notice.
  • Unrestricted right to work in the UK.

What’s On Offer:

  • Brand Awareness Fee: A daily fee for representing a client for a full day (where applicable), alongside uncapped commission and performance incentives, with earnings settled weekly.
  • Monthly Competitions: Performance-based competitions with opportunities to win exciting prizes, including weekend city breaks and international trips.
  • Annual Ibiza R&R: High-performing individuals may have the opportunity to qualify for our annual Ibiza recognition and relaxation trip.
  • Recognition Opportunities: Opportunities may be available based on performance, including R&Rs, award galas and company events.
  • Company Culture: Enjoy a supportive and sociable team environment with regular team nights, including bowling, dinners, pub nights and other team activities.
  • Client Training & Support: Hands-on client training, invitations to daily upskilling sessions and ongoing support from experienced individuals.

The Role:

  • Representing recognised non-profit organisations through face-to-face residential customer acquisition campaigns.
  • Engaging with customers in residential-based settings across Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.
  • Raising awareness of the organisations and campaigns we represent whilst delivering a positive customer experience.
  • Attending client training and invitations to daily upskilling sessions facilitated by experienced individuals.
  • Working towards individual and team performance goals.
  • Providing feedback and insights from customer interactions.
  • Maintaining a professional approach when representing clients.

Applicants from customer service, sales, retail, hospitality, front of house, marketing, administration and other customer-facing backgrounds may have transferable skills relevant to this opportunity, although previous experience is not necessary. This opportunity operates on a subcontracted, full-time equivalent basis. Earnings consist of a Brand Awareness Fee (where applicable), plus uncapped commission and performance incentives.

Our Application Process – Immediate Starts Available!

  • Apply Today: Submit your application, ensuring you provide an up-to-date contact number.
  • Phone Call: Successful candidates shortlisted for the next stage should expect a phone call within a few days of submitting their application to discuss the opportunity and next steps.

This role is not suitable for candidates currently in education (school, college or university) or current international students. We are seeking individuals with full-time equivalent availability of 4–5 full working days per week.

?*By applying for this opportunity, you acknowledge that our recruitment partner, Blackwater Recruitment, will process the information you provide and share suitable applications with us for consideration as part of the recruitment process. Their privacy policy applies and can be viewed on their website.

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