ABOUT US RedSky Bikes Ltd is a brand-new retail bike and repair shop opening in Thirsk, North Yorkshire in October this year. We will be offering mid to high end bikes for all disciplines; mountain, road, e-bikes and gravel. Our state-of-the-art Park Tool workshop will welcome all types of bikes for servicing and repairs. The three main bike brands in store will be Cube, Mondraker and Pivot, accompanied by other high-quality brands to offer a full parts & accessories range. Our mission is to be trusted and known as the go to bike workshop in our local community, consistently backed up with high quality workmanship and genuine good old fashioned customer service. We want to provide best in class bikes that inspire people to get out and ride as we know first hand the many benefits that cycling provides. This is a really exciting time for you to join us and become part of our new business from the outset and to help shape the future of RedSky Bikes. The shop is located right next to a new Sports Village which boasts an outdoor 1km cycle track and running track, several sports pitches and a skate park. They are currently developing the area around the shop to incorporate some more retail and leisure business premises. ABOUT YOU You will have previous sales experience in a retail bike shop with a good bike knowledge. Basic mechanical skills would be an advantage but not essential. A passion for all things bike related is a must and the ideal qualities that we are looking for are: Can talk to anybody from any walk of life Be approachable Professional in their approach to work A keen eye for detail Ability to listen Ability to communicate verbally and written Confident in their knowledge and keeps abreast with the changes in the cycling industry Wants to be part of a team and get involved with the business Able to use their own initiative Open to learning and to continuous improvement Caring attitude and wants to help people get out on their bikes Optional bonus but not essential – good at taking and bringing the banter! ABOUT THE ROLE As our Sales Assistant you will be responsible for: Getting involved with pre-delivery inspections and building new bikes Maintaining stock levels in the shop Merchandising products on the shopfloor Booking repair bikes in and out of the workshop Assisting customers where necessary to ensure they have a positive shopping experience Communicating to customers throughout their purchase journey when buying a new bike Representing RedSky Bikes at any on or off-site events The role will be 40 hours a week Tuesday to Saturday ABOUT THE PACKAGE ON OFFER Competitive salary £18-22k dependant on experience Workplace Pension A new modern retail shop Cloud based POS and Workshop Scheduling system A fun and positive working environment Ongoing training as required Opportunity to progress as this new business grows On site parking and bike storage facilities Great colleague discounts Uniform provided Free teas, coffees, biscuits and also Friday Brunch is provided 28 days annual leave Holiday bonus after 2 years Bike Magazine subscription of your choice Annual Cycle Membership Wellbeing App subscription Your Birth-Day off work (as here at RedSky Bikes we believe it should be illegal to work on your birthday!) If the chance to join our new team interests you then drop your CV over to us at accounts@redskybikes.co.uk