RETAIL ASSISTANT
The Early Music Shop
Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk IP17 1SP
Part-time position
JOB BRIEF
We are looking for a retail assistant to help out in our shop based at Snape Maltings, Suffolk. The successful person will be confident in taking the lead on product sales, have a good knowledge of early/classical music (training on specific products will be provided), will be organised and reliable, and will help to ensure that the retail space is organised, presentable and welcoming at all times.
We are looking for a musician or somebody with a musical background, as the role will involve regular tuning of display instruments. The position is on a part-time basis, with the minimum of four days per month working in the shop. The position also provides the opportunity to implement creative ideas, and has potential for growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ To be polite, welcoming and enthusiastic to all customers
▪ To be familiar with the products, and confident in telling customers about them
▪ To help develop store strategies to increase customer pool and expand store traffic
▪ To help maintain a high standard of production presentation, including regular tuning of instruments
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
▪ Competent musician, able to tune a variety of instruments
▪ Strong organisational skills
▪ Strong creative input
▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
▪ Outgoing and proactive
▪ Customer management skills
▪ Ability to work well as part of a small team
Desirable
▪ Experience in the retail sector
▪ Experience of promotional/marketing campaigns
▪ Sales experience
If you are interested in this position, or would like to talk to somebody about it in more detail, please contact philip@earlymusicshop.com.