Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Interested in Gaming, Sci-Fi, Comics, Film or TV? Do you have experience of working in a retail environment? Are you a customer focused self-starter with an eye for detail?
Do you have a strong background as a bookseller or just love books?
If so, Forbidden Planet Wants You!
Forbidden Planet is looking for a Casual (Zero hours) Sales Assistant to join our books team in Liverpool on a casual basis!
Daily responsibilities include:
Helping & serving customers
Processing customer cash and card transactions via tills
Answering telephone enquiries
Stock replenishment
Gaining knowledge on all items we stock
Ensuring all goods are correctly priced and in the correct place
Assisting with unloading of deliveries and storage of stock
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Should you not hear back in 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: Up to £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant roles across Forbidden Planet's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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