Sales Assistant

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail sales and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Sales Assistant (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Specsavers world) role could be perfect for you.  

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. 

Our store   

Falkirk is a town in Scotland's central belt, located between Edinburgh and Glasgow in the Forth Valley and our store is conveniently located on the High Street of this vibrant town.

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.  

What’s on offer?  

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:   

• Salary £10.20 - £12.41 per hour (depending on age) 
• Working hours 37.5 (must be available to work weekends)
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

What we’re looking for? 

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant. These include:  

• Sales experience, ideally in a retail environment with a drive for success
• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier 
• Great teamwork 
• Confidence in using IT systems 
• Excellent communication and listening skills 
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new 
• Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless). 

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!