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Retail Gallery Sales Assistant, MAKE Southwest

  •  South West
  •  Â£20k-25k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 10, 2026
  •  hello@makesouthwest.org.uk
  • #Crafts
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Job Summary

We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our Retail Gallery team at MAKE Southwest. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, has an interest in craft, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

Job Description

As a charity, every sale and visitor interaction helps support our mission to champion makers, craft, and creativity across the region.

You'll help support the sale of beautiful craft by our Maker Members and encourage visitors to engage with our exhibitions, events, and wider community.

What we're looking for:

- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Confidence working with the public
- A positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude
- Basic IT and cash-handling skills
- An interest in craft is desirable

£12.71 per hour

Job Requirements

Job title: Sales Assistant
Team: Retail Gallery
Base: Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF
Responsible to: CEO

Available hours:

Thursday, 10am-3pm (3 month contract)
Friday, 10am-3pm (3 month contract)
Saturday 9am-5:30pm (12 month contract)

Applicants are invited to apply for 1, 2, or all 3 days.

Job Responsibilities

Key Tasks:

- Welcoming visitors and providing a warm, helpful customer experience
- Sharing information about our exhibitions, makers, and charitable mission
- Supporting sales and helping customers discover unique craft
- Using the till system (Shopify) to process purchases and wrap items
- Keeping the gallery clean, tidy, and well presented
- Opening and closing the gallery safely and securely
- Responding to customer enquiries in person, by phone, or email
- Following health and safety and organisational policies
- Supporting the wider team with general tasks when needed

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How to Apply

If you enjoy working in a creative environment and being a team player, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to [email protected] noting what days you would like to apply for.

Application deadline: 23:59 10th June 2026

We will close the advert down once a suitable number of applications has been received.

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