1. Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service? What was the outcome? Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service? What was the outcome?
2. How would you ensure that a customer has an exceptional experience while in the store? How would you ensure that a customer has an exceptional experience while in the store?
3. What strategies would you use to build rapport with customers? What strategies would you use to build rapport with customers?
4. What motivates you to achieve sales targets, and how have you approached this in a previous role? What motivates you to achieve sales targets, and how have you approached this in a previous role?
5. How would you handle a situation where you were under pressure to meet sales goals? How would you handle a situation where you were under pressure to meet sales goals?
6. What do you know about Sweaty Betty and its product offerings? What do you know about Sweaty Betty and its product offerings?
7. How do you typically stay informed about the brands and products you are passionate about? How do you typically stay informed about the brands and products you are passionate about?
8. How do you prioritise tasks when managing store standards, especially during busy periods? How do you prioritise tasks when managing store standards, especially during busy periods?
9. Can you provide an example of how you’ve worked effectively as part of a team in a retail setting? Can you provide an example of how you’ve worked effectively as part of a team in a retail setting?
10. This role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. How do you manage your availability for work? This role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. How do you manage your availability for work?
11. Describe a situation when you had to adapt quickly to changes in a work environment. How did you handle it? Describe a situation when you had to adapt quickly to changes in a work environment. How did you handle it?
12. What communication techniques do you find effective when discussing products and promotions with customers? What communication techniques do you find effective when discussing products and promotions with customers?
13. How would you handle a situation where a customer has a complaint? How would you handle a situation where a customer has a complaint?
14. What does diversity and inclusion mean to you in the context of a retail environment? What does diversity and inclusion mean to you in the context of a retail environment?
15. Can you share an experience where you contributed to fostering an inclusive environment? Can you share an experience where you contributed to fostering an inclusive environment?
16. How would you share your enthusiasm for the Sweaty Betty brand with customers? How would you share your enthusiasm for the Sweaty Betty brand with customers?
17. What personal connection do you have to the lifestyle promoted by Sweaty Betty? What personal connection do you have to the lifestyle promoted by Sweaty Betty?
18. How do you ensure compliance with health and safety standards in a retail setting? How do you ensure compliance with health and safety standards in a retail setting?
19. What steps would you take if you noticed a potential safety hazard in the store? What steps would you take if you noticed a potential safety hazard in the store?
20. In your view, how can you contribute to creating a culture of empowerment and belonging in the workplace? In your view, how can you contribute to creating a culture of empowerment and belonging in the workplace?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!