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Retail Sales Assistant

Salary
ÂŁ13.45 per hour
Location
Chelmsford
Type
Full Time
Category
Retail & Sales

Job Description

Posted 11 Mar 2026
Overview:
Sales Advisor (Nespresso Coffee Specialist)
John Lewis, Chelmsford
Pay rate: ÂŁ13.45 per hour with uncapped comission potential
Work schedule: 2 days per week, Thursday & Friday (10am - 6pm)
Are you passionate about coffee and eager to share that love with others? We have some fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Sales Advisors to join our Coffee Advisor Programme - working with our premium retail client in a prestigious John lewis department store. As a Nespresso Coffee Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of customer engagement, leading in-store demonstrations, and creating exceptional brand experiences.
Your Role:
  • Build strong relationships with customers by sharing your knowledge and passion for coffee.
  • Showcase Nespresso’s premium coffee machines and products, using your expertise to highlight their unique features.
  • Drive customer acquisition by converting interest into successful sales, ensuring customers leave with a memorable experience and a deeper connection to the Nespresso brand.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay of ÂŁ13.45 per hour with uncapped commission potential.
  • Work schedule: 2 days per week, Thursday & Friday (10am - 6pm)
  • Complimentary Nespresso coffee machine and a monthly coffee allowance, to further immerse you into the Nespresso brand
  • Extensive product training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Full professional uniform and iPad loan.
  • Ongoing coaching, management, and support to help you succeed.
About Wave: At Wave, we represent top brands across various retail, event, and experiential environments. Our mission is to create exciting and inspiring brand experiences that engage customers, enhance their shopping experience, and drive sales. As a Coffee Advisor, your role will be dynamic and interactive, immersing customers in the world of Nespresso and ensuring they leave with the best possible experience.
Key Skills:
  • Excellent at building rapport and relationships.
  • Professional attitude and appearance.
  • Enthusiastic and engaging demeanour.
  • Passion for coffee or luxury living.
  • Experience in retail or experiential roles is preferred but not essential.
  • Sales background.
  • Ability to provide clear and accurate insights using various reporting tools.
If you think you're the perfect blend for this role, apply now! Better latte than never!
Contact Information

Company

Avidity

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Category
Retail & Sales
Location
Chelmsford

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