Retail Team Member - Hornchurch (HVC-1889)

Retail Team Member - Hornchurch (HVC-1889)

Posted for Saint Francis Hospice

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

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We need Retail volunteers to help Saint Francis Hospice raise funds to support people with life limiting illnesses; and to support their families and carers, by the selling of donated goods in the hospice’s retail outlets and through the internet. 

The retail outlets are in towns within Barking & Dagenham, Brentwood, Havering and Redbridge.   

Main Duties: 

·         Assist in the efficient running of the store – public and private areas

·         Assist in the receipt of donated goods – sorting, pricing, daily replenishment of stock on the shop floor and displaying goods to encourage sales

·         Bringing to the attention of the Team Leader/Sales Assistant any item that is felt could command a better price if sold through the hospice’s online Ebay store

·         Use of the shop till, cash and card transactions

·         Assist the Team Leader and Sales Assistant with the daily tasks of running the store

·         Assisting with any ‘safe practices’ in place to safeguard staff, volunteers and customers e.g. Health & Safety issues

·         Ensuring the store is clean and tidy

What skills do I need?

Good communication and customer care service skills are essential to fulfil this role. Being able to work as part of a team environment and with the general public is essential.
Being flexible.
A willingness to learn on the job
A hands-on approach
Reliable and committed
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector and make new friends.