The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is looking for two Retail Sales Assistants to work at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shop on Henley Street and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon. You will work an average of either 21 or 17.5 hours per week, both working patterns will involve alternate weekends and a fair share of Bank Holidays.
We are looking for enthusiastic retail team members to help make a visit to our Shakespeare’s Family Homes a memorable one. If you enjoy selling and would like to meet thousands of different people from all over the world united by their love of Shakespeare’s life, work, and legacy then we may have just the job for you.
Day-to-day tasks will involve advising and serving customers, dealing with retail deliveries, cleaning and merchandising of displays, adding value to customers’ purchases and experiences, and advising prospective visitors of the Trust’s offer.
Previous retail experience is preferential. Excellent customer service, an enquiring mind and an outgoing personality are essential.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 27 February 2025 with interviews taking place on Thursday 6 March 2025.
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