Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant Superdrug

The Retail Apprenticeship will involve working in our store as a full-time team member, helping with every aspect of creating a great customer experience and learning about how a retailer operates their business. You will work towards a Level 2 Retailer apprenticeship standard.

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Closing date: 06 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,979.00

    £6.40 per hour, £249.60 per week

  • Working week

    5/7 Days, 6 hours a day, the candidate needs to be fully flexible and able to work mornings, evenings and weekends. Exact days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 May 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000141865

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Demonstrating exceptional customer service
  • Understanding the business and maintaining the brand reputation
  • Resolving customer queries
  • Using knowledge to promote products to customers
  • Highlighting promotional offers to work towards achieving sales targets
  • Supporting promotion changes and stock rotation

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Your training will take place in store so, no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences, a multiple choice test and an observation within your role.

You will be supported throughout by your team and your assessor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 apprenticeship.

Functional Skills if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Can progress to Team Leader, Sales Assistant or Level 3 Supervisor Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade English and maths grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

• You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts • You haven't completed a Retail Apprenticeship before • You are eligible to work in the UK • You are brand new to retail

About the employer

In 2019 Savers were awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for. We were the highest placed retailer in the list. This recognises the levels of engagement within our teams and demonstrates our commitment to our people. Savers was acquired by AS Watson in 2000 to further our value led offer in the UK. “Our aim is to be the most competitively priced health and beauty retailer on the high street …from a clean crisp contemporary store setting with friendly, efficient and trained colleagues". We provide branded products at affordable prices. We have over 400 stores throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and are still expanding.

Employer

Superdrug

Address

Unit 3, 303-305 Carlton Hill

Carlton

Nottinghamshire

NG4 1GL

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Training

Training provider

SUPERDRUG STORES PLC

Contact

Craige Makinson

craige.makinson@uk.aswatson.com

Apprenticeship standard

Retailer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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