Ascenda Global
Retail Sales Assistant
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Full-time | Glasgow | On-site | Monday–Friday | Full Training Provided | Base Salary + Performance Incentives
About Ascenda Global
Ascenda Global works with established brands across sales, customer acquisition and business development, helping our clients connect with customers through engaging, direct sales campaigns. We're growing our Glasgow team and are looking for Retail Sales Assistants who enjoy working with people and want to develop their customer service, sales and communication skills.
The Opportunity
This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, people-focused environment and wants to gain practical experience. You'll represent client brands, engage directly with customers and support sales and customer acquisition campaigns. You'll receive full training while developing transferable skills in retail, customer service, sales and business development. No previous sales experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Represent established client brands
- Understand customer needs and communicate products and services effectively
- Support sales and customer acquisition campaigns
- Build positive customer relationships
- Work towards individual and team targets
- Develop communication, presentation and sales skills
- Take part in regular coaching and development sessions
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Who We're Looking For
We're open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. This role could suit people with experience in:
- Retail
- Customer service
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Events
- Fundraising
- Recruitment
- Sports
- Other customer-facing roles
Previous retail or sales experience is welcome but not essential, as full training is provided. We're looking for people who are:
- Friendly and confident when speaking with customers
- Reliable and professional
- Positive and willing to learn
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Motivated to develop and progress
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What We Offer
- Full-time Monday–Friday position
- Base salary + performance incentives
- Full training provided
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Practical experience in sales and customer acquisition
- Professional development opportunities
- Clear progression into leadership and management
- Team events and networking opportunities
- Opportunities for travel and business development
Career Development
The Retail Sales Assistant role is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in customer engagement, sales and business development. As you develop your skills and demonstrate consistent performance, you'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress towards team leadership and management.
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If you're looking for a people-focused opportunity where you can build your customer service and sales skills, gain practical experience and develop your career, we'd like to hear from you.
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