Sales Assistant - No Experience Required

Immediate Start Opportunity!

Sales Assistant – London (Full-Time Equivalent)

Interested in broadening your skills while working as part of a fast-paced, customer-facing team

Feeling stuck in retail or sales and looking for a new long-term opportunity

Our London-based client has immediate Entry Level Sales Assistant opportunities available, suitable for individuals with or without previous experience. Working on behalf of recognised non-profit organisations through face-to-face retail and event campaigns, successful individuals will have access to client training opportunities and invitations to daily upskilling sessions designed to help broaden communication, customer service and sales skills from day one.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain practical experience while building their confidence within a fast-paced, customer-facing sales environment.

If you're a confident communicator, enjoy working with people and can commit to 5 full working days per week on a long-term basis, our client would love to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong English speaking and writing skills for effective communication with customers and the client
  • Confidence communicating with customers in a face-to-face environment
  • A reliable and professional approach
  • Confidence working within busy retail and event-based environments
  • Eligibility to work in the UK and availability for 5 full working days per week, Monday to Saturday
  • A genuine interest in a long-term opportunity

The Role

  • Represent recognised non-profit client campaigns through face-to-face retail and event-based environments across London
  • Engage directly with members of the public while supporting customer acquisition and brand awareness
  • Provide clear and professional campaign information while delivering high customer service standards

What To Expect:

  • Brand Awareness Fee: A daily fee may be available when representing a client for a full day (where applicable), alongside commission
  • Performance-based incentives may be available based on results and campaign targets
  • Invitations to client training and daily upskilling sessions
  • Recognition for achievements and contributions to campaign success
  • Opportunities to attend social events, networking opportunities and team activities
  • High performers may receive invitations to UK and international trips, R&R experiences and additional recognition events

No previous experience is required, as client training is provided. This opportunity may be particularly suited to individuals with experience in sales, customer service, retail or hospitality, as well as those looking to broaden their existing skills and gain long-term practical experience within a customer-facing sales environment.

This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/College/University), or current international students. Due to availability, our client is seeking candidates that are available 5 full days a week (full-time equivalent)

Roles are based in London, immediate starts available!

* Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Blackwater Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying.

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