Average Retail salary in Exeter

Retail Optical Assistant – Vision ExpressWhere customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation. Are you looking for a retail role in eye care where you can grow, learn, and make a difference?Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance.What You’ll Do· Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice· Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs· Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology· Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasksWhat You’ll Get· £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses.· 33 days holiday with buy/sell options· Family & friends discounts + free eye tests· Employee wellbeing support· Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight FoundationEarn More at Vision ExpressEarn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £85–£520/month bonus — with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters — and it pays off.What We’re Looking For · Confident engaging with customers and recommending products· Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools· Positive team player with a can-do attitude· Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needsWhy Vision Express?With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and a growing med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development.Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.

About The RoleWhat you’ll be doing:You’ll be joining a small team of between 4 – 6 members of staffYou’ll be committed to delivering a great customer experienceYou will be working up to 45 hours per week - all extra time worked is paid or can be taken as time off in lieuYou’ll be explaining technical equipment in an understandable mannerYou’ll be committed to offering honest advice and building a rapport with customersYou’ll ensure that you exceed our customers’ expectations and reassure them when they're bewildered by choiceYou’ll be working hard as part of the team in achieving challenging sales targetsWhat you’ll need - skills and experience:You’ll have previous experience in selling technical products to customersYou’ll have experience in a retail customer service orientated environmentYou’ll have previous experience in dealing with customersYou’ll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product rangeYou’ll possess strong accuracy and numeracy skillsYou’ll possess basic computer literacyYou’ll be self motivated and have a can-do attitudeBenefitsWhat you’ll get in return for your commitment:Staff DiscountsHealthcare Cash plansA company pension schemeLife Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support servicesDiscounts on 100s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shoppingRole specific training and developmentProactive promotion of internal candidatesPaid BreaksFree Tea & CoffeeAbout The CompanyWhere you’ll be working:Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nationwide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website: 

Build Skills, Gain Experience Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us!Location:Units 1 & 2 Bank Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8AWHours: 39 hours a week Shifts: FlexibleSalary: £9.75 per hourWhy Superdrug?At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.Were all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!Hard work? Absolutely.Rewarding? Always.Here's the exciting bit… A great day includes:As an Apprentice Sales Assistant at Superdrug, youll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!Youll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets. Its a hands-on, fast-paced role thats never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and well give you everything you need to grow—with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 ApprenticeshipWhat youll bring to the role: A positive mindset & clear communication skillsPassionate about health & beauty and customer serviceDesire to learn and improve your knowledge/skillsFlexible in working hours and adaptable to change You qualify if… You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4s for Scotland)You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shiftsYou HAVENT completed a Retail Apprenticeship beforeYou are eligible to work in the UKYou are brand new to retail Why Youll Love Working with Us Up to 28 days holidayUp to 30% discount for you and a friend or family memberExcellent trainingGreat sales incentivesGet instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special! For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: privacy-policy/