Sales Assistant

About JYSK

JYSK is a global retail company rooted in strong values founded by Lars Larsen in 1979 when the first store opened in Denmark. Today, JYSK operates over 3,000 stores and online shops worldwide. The company thrives on three core principles: Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit. These values promote trust, empowerment, responsibility, and reward employee dedication and engagement.

With active growth ambitions in the UK and Ireland, JYSK is eager to welcome motivated and energetic employees ready to grow with the company.

Role Overview

The Sales Assistant role at JYSK involves delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment. This position requires enthusiasm for sales and teamwork while managing daily store operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by offering excellent assistance and a welcoming attitude to customers in store
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked retail space at all times
• Support inventory processes by receiving, unpacking, and stocking merchandise in both the warehouse and sales floor
• Potentially take ownership of a dedicated area within the store, increasing responsibility and influence

Candidate Profile

• Outgoing personality with a proactive approach and a passion for creating outstanding shopping experiences
• Energetic and friendly, able to engage customers effectively
• Team-oriented with a willingness to collaborate and contribute to shared success
• Adaptable to varied tasks and flexible work hours, including readiness to work weekends
• Values downtime during the week to maintain peak performance during customer interaction periods

What JYSK Offers

• Career development chances with an aim to promote 80% of future managers from within
• Participation in store competitions with rewarding prizes
• A vibrant workplace culture with social events and enjoyable work atmosphere
• Performance bonuses that reward strong sales achievements
• Flexible scheduling tailored to employees' needs
• Discounts of 20% on JYSK and Lars Larsen Group products
• Company pension scheme
• Additional benefits including an annual company party, employee assistance programs, life insurance, and bike to work scheme

Inclusion and Recruitment Process

JYSK values diversity and inclusiveness regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or experience, aiming to foster a supportive workplace culture. Recruitment is ongoing until the ideal candidate is found, involving interviews and occasionally assessments or video interviews that explore motivation and fit.

The company employs a fair and efficient application review system that ranks candidates based on screening question responses to ensure equal consideration.