Overview
The Perfume Shop is seeking energetic and friendly Christmas Sales Assistants to join our team during the festive season. This fast-paced, hands-on role involves delivering festive cheer, helping customers, and creating a magical store experience. Contracted hours: 4 per week. Pay rate: £8.51 - £12.60.
What You’ll Do
* Greet every customer with a warm welcome and assist with product selection.
* Confidently recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift.
* Promote our exclusive loyalty card to boost customer savings and brand loyalty.
* Gift-wrap with ribbons and festive trimmings.
* Handle payments and transactions quickly and accurately.
* Keep the store tidy, well-stocked, and presentable.
What You’ll Bring
* A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for customer service.
* Resilience — you’ll be on your feet and in the thick of it.
* A team player who thrives in a busy, high-energy environment.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday dates.
* A passion for perfume and a flair for sales.
What You’ll Get
* A fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme.
* 20% staff discount on products, plus exclusive customer offers.
* Access to Wagestream to support financial wellbeing.
* Wellbeing support through Retail Trust.
* A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas.
Please Note: Due to high application volume, only successful candidates will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for other roles that match your skills and interests.
The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process.
Hiring Journey: Christmas Sales Assistant
1. Online application via job boards or The Perfume Shop careers site.
2. Initial contact: a brief phone chat to discuss fit and arrange an in-store interview if successful.
3. Interview stage: relaxed and welcoming; you may be asked about customer service, teamwork, availability, retail experience, and passion for perfume. There may be interactive tasks such as designing and pitching a perfume or gift wrapping exercise.
4. Decision & Offer: we aim to respond within 1-2 days and will discuss offer details and your first day.
5. Onboarding: perfume training, 20% staff discount from day one, potential commission during Christmas, and flexible rota planning with wellbeing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What happens after I submit my application?
* Do I need retail experience to work in your stores?
* Can I apply for more than one role?
* What should I expect in the interview process?
* I have a disability or need adjustments — can you support me?
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