As a Sales Assistant, you will be working in a retail environment and will be expected to help customers with all their shopping requirements. Sales assistants work in an extremely fast-paced sector and you can expect every single working day to be completely different. Unlike those who work behind desks or sit in office meetings, you will be at the front line helping customers directly
-Duties
Advising & serving customers. Processing payments. Assisting customers in order to help them find what they need. Ensuring stock levels are well maintained. Promoting store cards or special offers. Providing customers with information on pricing and product availability. Arranging window displays. Handling customer complaints or handing customers on to management.
-Area Description
Valencia on the east coast of Spain, is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third-largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 800,000 inhabitants in the administrative centre. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.
-Requirements
Everybody is eligible in working in hotels, but the program is highly beneficial for those studying a degree related to tourism and hospitality. Previous work experience in the same field is considered an advantage.
-Curriculum Activities
You can spend your free time as you like. Valencia offers a great combination of city, sun and beach and plenty of cool things to do. Valencia has a mix of old and new buildings, giving it a real special feel of its own. From medieval castles and towers to modernist and art deco architecture, from nice little shops to big shopping centres, Valencia has it all. One of the most beautiful squares in Valencia is the Plaza de la Reina which in definitely worth visiting. Other interesting places to visit in Valencia are: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Catedral de Valencia, Museo Nacional de Cerámica, Iglesia de San Nicolas, Museo del Patriarca, La Lonja, Bioparc and Museo de Bellas Artes.
-Work Day
You will be working 8 hours per day with a break for your meal. There are different shifts at the hotel so you may be working in the morning, evening or night shift. You might have a straight shift (work 8 hours in a row) or a split-shift (work 4 hours first and after a break work another 4 hours).
-Who Can Apply
Students ath want to join our International practice program.This will give you a life changing experience. You will get international working experience which always will be valuable for future employment. You will earn money, meet new people, learn about new cultures, improve language skills, develop communication skills, improve your personality and make unforgettable memories.
