Sales Assistant

About Black Sheep Wools

Black Sheep Wools is an award winning, family run, independent business founded 40 years ago and based in Culcheth, Warrington.

We have a genuine passion for giving our customers a five-star service, whether they are in-store or online. The Black Sheep Craft Barn is the UK’s largest yarn shop. We run lots of designer days and special events and have a small café too. This is a fast-paced retail organisation, where no two days are the same. 

As one of the best known names in the UK craft market, with a great reputation, our customer offering includes:

  • The Craft Barn, our bricks and mortar store in Culcheth.
  • Our website providing a wide range of yarn and accessories from popular brands.
  • Exhibition at the largest and most prestigious yarn shows and craft events in the UK.
  • A large and highly engaged worldwide community of customers through social media.

    Duties and responsibilities

    We are recruiting for a full time Sales Advisor to work within our fast paced store. 

    As Sales Advisor you will be hard working with a can-do attitude. Previous retail experience is required. We need you to be multi-skilled, computer literate and able to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team. The position can be very physical and demanding.

    Days and place of work

    This is a full-time role, you will be working 5 days over 7 including most weekends and occasional late nights. You will be required to be flexible to work in both the store and the tea shop.

    Benefits

    The rate of pay is competitive and includes paid breaks with healthcare benefits, 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, enrolment into the NEST pension scheme after a qualifying period, staff discount on purchases and free parking.

    To apply

    Send a copy of your current CV to jobs@blacksheepwools.com. Include a short paragraph or two outlining why you feel you would be a great fit for this role, and details of potential starting date.

    We expect to receive a high volume of applications and regret that we will only be able to respond to those we shortlist for an interview.