| Job Title | Temporary Van Driver / Sales Development Worker |
| Job Category | -Sales Jobs (Other Sales Jobs) |
| Vacancy location | United Kingdom, London, Waterloo |
| Degree level | High School or equivalent |
| Minimum salary | 0 GBP (per hour) [ 0 GBP (per hour) ] |
| Short description: | *Hourly rate advised on application*
Using a company vehicle, you will be responsible for distributing magazines to Big Issue vendors in the South East, encouraging vendors to maximise their sales and personal potential, whilst promoting the support services available |
| Long description: | Temporary Van Driver / Sales Development Worker
*Hourly rate advised on application*
South East
Ref: BI/TVD
This post offers an opportunity to work within one of the most innovative and successful self-help initiatives for homeless people.
Using a company vehicle, you will be responsible for distributing magazines to Big Issue vendors in the South East, encouraging vendors to maximise their sales and personal potential, whilst promoting the support services available.
You will be responsible for cash-handling and reconciliation, magazine stock control and ensuring sales targets are met. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. You will be actively recruiting new vendors, administering pitches and promoting good relations with the general public, including ensuring the vendor Code of Conduct is adhered to and responding to complaints. You will be liasing with local councils, police, homeless organisations and other relevant local bodies, to build relationships and develop selling opportunities for vendors.
It is essential for applicants to have experience in sales and cash-handling and the ability to keep accurate and detailed records. You must have a flexible approach, be extremely organised and motivated, and have a full, clean driving licence. An understanding of the practical and emotional needs of homeless people is advantageous and a commitment to the social objectives of The Big Issue is essential.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, stating your current salary and quoting the job reference and tell us why you are the right person for this position to: HR Department, The Big Issue, 1-5 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2LN, or alternatively email your application to personnel@bigissue.com.
The Big Issue thanks all applicants for their interest and will reply only to those invited for interview.
Closing date: Friday 24th July 2009
The Big Issue is striving towards Equal Opportunities. |
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