Casual Retail Assistant- Barnsley FC Store

Fanatics Inc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports retail company is seeking a Casual Retail Assistant at Barnsley FC Store. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, driving sales, maintaining retail standards, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for fans. Ideal candidates will have prior retail experience, strong communication skills, and a friendly demeanor. Availability during events is essential.

Qualifications

• Past experience working in retail or sales preferred.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events.
• Foreign language skills are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet fans and help make their shopping experience enjoyable.
• Make recommendations based on observations and conversations.
• Maintain sales floor and stockroom standards with attention to detail.
• Process sales transactions via Fanatics Point of Sale System.
• Ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are positively represented.

Job description

Casual Retail Assistant- Barnsley FC Store

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Role Purpose:

Retail Assistants are responsible for carrying out the front-line selling effort, driving sales revenue for the organization, creating the ultimate experience for our fans, as well as maintaining excellent retail standards through the back-of-house operations. Retail Assistants will drive results through effective communication and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a winning team! Retail Assistants will usually be expected to work a part-time schedule which can include days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one
• Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans
• Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a seamless shopping experience
• Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail
• Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)
• Housekeeping, cleanliness, and general standards
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team

Experience & Knowledge

• Past experience working in retail or sales preferred
• Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events
• Foreign language skills are beneficial but not essential

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a fun, professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to build product knowledge of Team/League inventory
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in fast-paced environments, servicing a diverse fan base
• Ability to maintain high standards of organization and cleanness
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong verbal communication skills

The job duties list is not exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope /level of the role

Job Info

• Posting Date 09/02/2025, 10:36 AM
• Locations Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom