Whether you’re currently working in retail and would like to work in a different retail sector or perhaps just fancy a complete change in career, we’ve got plenty of advice on what to do next. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘retail sales jobs’
Fancy A Change of Career?
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Working in Retail: Top Tips For Shop Floor/Sales Assistants
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013Whether you’ve just started out as a retail sales assistant or you’re applying for retail jobs that allow you to work on the shop floor, you may find R-Three’s top tips particularly handy… (more…)
Online Retail Sales Grew 16% in March
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013Shoppers steered away from the bitter weather and escaped the high street to buy online, pushing e-retail sales up 16%. Retail sales on mobile devices reached +243% year-on-year. (more…)
Working in Retail: How to Deal with Difficult Customers
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013If you’ve previously (or are currently) working in retail then you’ll already know that you’ll be faced with all kinds of customers and complaints throughout your retail working life. We all know that good customer service should be a key attribute of any retail person’s skillset, but sometimes detailing with customers that are angry, impatient, intimidating or demanding can be tricky.
We’ve put together some top tips on how you can influence how customers respond to you be thinking about your own actions and responses.
Tips for employers: How to advertise for and choose the perfect candidate
Monday, October 8th, 2012Searching for that perfect employee is simple – just let R-Three do all the hard work for you! Offering a full recruitment solution across the retail, fashion and sales industries, we are a retail recruitment agency dedicated to offering our clients the very best retail and sales professionals in the business.
Retail jobs tips: common mistakes to make on the shop floor
Friday, September 28th, 2012There’s no doubt that the key to keeping customers is the level of customer service you provide. Customer service is vital and if you have a retail job or you’re currently in search of one, it’s important that you understand what it takes to be able to provide an outstanding level of service. After all, a customer’s time is valuable. (more…)
How to write a winning retail resume
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012Whatever your retail background or previous retail jobs and experience, you need to be able to demonstrate how you can perform in a retail environment, how you’ve contributed to your previous employers and what you can bring to the table. Overall, you need to show that you’ve got the skills, training and work ethic, which can contribute to an employer’s goals.
The key is to sell yourself in a way that makes the employer believe they may miss out if they don’t offer you an interview. Besides, if you don’t sell yourself, who else will? We’ve listed a few ways on how to write that killer retail resume… (more…)
Retail jobs: Gaining and developing retail management skills
Thursday, August 16th, 2012As with any job in retail, your retail skills are put to the test, as you are required to engage in a range of tasks and activities in order to generate sales. As a store operations manager, you are expected to have an extensive range of retail skills that cover a wide range of responsibilities. For those looking to step up into a managerial role or for those looking to develop their current retail management skills, there are a number of ways to become a better retail salesperson and, more importantly, a better retail candidate overall. (more…)
Retail jobs: customer engagement and sales progression (Pt.2)
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012Read our Retail sales jobs: customer engagement and sales progression Pt.1 blog for the first stage to progressing a sale. (more…)
Retail jobs: customer engagement and sales progression (Pt. 1)
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
If you’re in search of a retail sales job that allows you to operate and exercise your retail skills solely on the shop floor then you’ll need to ensure your sales skills are up to scratch. Not only will you be required to listen and communicate effectively with customers after greeting them in order to secure a sale, you’ll also need to be able to progress a sale without pressuring the customer and therefore losing a sale altogether! R-Three has put together a quick checklist on how to attain a customer’s interest, ensure a sale and progress a sale thereafter. (more…)
Retail News: Celebrity brands boost business for The Fragrance Shop
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012Celebrity-branded perfume ranges have attributed to The Fragrance Shop’s 23% rise in annual sales. The perfume retailer’s sales have reached a whopping £70.4 million this year and retailer already employs around 700 people.
How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 2
Friday, May 18th, 2012Read our How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 1 for the first section of this topic.
After you’ve left the customer for a couple of minutes, approach them in an assured manner. Lean towards making a personal remark (about either the person or the product they are looking at), which demands a positive response. You should do this in a conversational and casual tone; this should spark a natural conversation, which is more preferred than asking the basic “can I help you?” question. Customers often dread being asked this question, as they believe it to be quite forced and insincere, and often feel a little pressured into giving an immediate answer. (more…)
How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 1
Friday, May 18th, 2012Being a good salesperson is one of the fundamentals of working in retail and is exceptionally important for those working on the shop floor. The reality is; a lot of retail employees fail to realise that there are ways of improving your selling skills, and believe that “some people are just good at sales.” Although others may indeed have a certain knack for selling in a retail environment, there’s a particular strategy when it comes to approaching the customer and selling a product to the customer, in hope that they will return in the foreseeable future to purchase more.
What would be the ideal candidate for a managerial retail job?
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Retail managers and store operations staff are effectively the face of a retail brand and are expected to use their initiative and current retail skill set in order to complete a whole variation of tasks within their retail environment. Successful managers are able to help their staff work to their full potential, in addition to concentrating on their own performance within the environment they are managing. Does the thought of a managerial role interest you? Then find out how you can become the ideal candidate…
Jobs in retail: Retail Store Assistant Roles
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012Whether you’re looking to work for a high street chain or a small fashion boutique, retail sales and store assistant roles open up plenty of opportunity, giving you the ability to delve into every aspect of shop floor sales and develop your current retail skills.
What skills are employers looking for in their retail applicants?
Monday, February 20th, 2012As retail is such a competitive industry, it’s vital to familiarise with yourself with the key skills you may need to compete for a job in retail. Although some retail jobs will ask for a very specific set of skills, as soon as you understand the demands across the retail sector and incorporate these into your current skill set, you’ll be on your way to becoming a rather appealing retail applicant. Besides, standing out from the crowd is a must when it comes to applying for a retail job.
Why should I work in retail?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012The retail industry employs nearly three million people in the UK, generating over £260 billion a year in sales. It’s an extremely profitable and fast-moving industry that attempts to supply customers with what they want before they even know it themselves. Many people believe that any retail job is merely shop floor-based; truth is there’s a whole medley of retail jobs that aren’t restricted to shop floor sales. (more…)
Retail Jobs: The January Retail Environment
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012January is one of the busiest times for retail companies and usually one of the most exciting too. Although the January sales might seem a little hectic, you can actually learn a whole variety of skills during this very busy period. Retail sales jobs, store operations jobs, luxury retail jobs and hospitality and leisure jobs are the roles that promote involvement on the shop floor; this is the best place to be during such a busy stage in the year as you can really get involved with the bustling in-store atmosphere. So, what skills could you learn during retail’s busiest periods? (more…)
Kick-start the New Year with a job in retail
Thursday, January 5th, 2012There really isn’t a better time to start a job in retail than in the New Year. Not only does the New Year indicate a new start, but there’s plenty of other reasons why now’s the time to take advantage of R-Three’s recruitment experts in order to find you that perfect retail job. Here’s why…
Retail jobs for the New Year
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011So, you’re thinking of applying for a job in retail in preparation for the New Year. What better time to prepare for future employment then right about now? Some employers are more likely to postpone advertising their current job vacancies until the New Year in order to provide their candidates with a fresh start. Round about now, you can consider updating your CV, but also consider which retail sector may suit your skills the best. That way, you’ll be fully prepared for your new retail job just in time for January 2012.
Jobs in retail – fashion retail jobs
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Seeing as a fashion is such a broad sector, it’s sometimes hard to partner the right candidate with the right client and match the candidate’s skills with everything the client requires. Luckily for you, R-Three just so happens to offer a full recruitment solution across the fashion industry and understands that finding candidates a fashion retail job suited their skills is most important. Our expertise in the fashion sector also allows us to understand clients’ needs and find the best recruitment solution.
Jobs in retail – What retail job suits you best?
Monday, November 7th, 2011Retail is a very rewarding industry to be a part of. A retail job can provide you with a considerably broad set of skills that can be applied towards your future career. At R-Three, we can get your retail career kick-started or furthered with our beneficial retail jobs. Offering a full retail recruitment solution across the retail, luxury retail, fashion and retail sales industries, our experts have the experience and the knowledge to be able to understand your needs and inject them into a retail job that suits you perfectly.
Finding the perfect retail job for the festive period
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011Are you looking for a temporary and interim retail job to cover the Christmas period? Maybe you’re looking to be recruited for the next few years as well as over Christmas? Whatever type of retail recruitment you’re looking for, whether it’s for a short period or for a longer duration, our experts at R-Three can find you that perfect retail job most suited to you for over the festive period or longer. There really is no better time to experience a job in retail than at Christmas, which normally promotes a very busy, bustling and atmospheric working environment.
Retail Sales Jobs
Monday, June 6th, 2011Retail Sales jobs offer one of the most exhilarating and fast moving positions in the retail sector. The retail sales team are the ‘face’ of the brand and as such are vitally important for all retail stores.
Working in retail sales can be very hard work, but this sector is also one of the most rewarding when you are working with customers on a daily basis.
Our specialist retail sales team are experts in finding the very best people for some of the UK’s leading retail brands and luxury retail brands.
