Pay Rate
£8.51 - £12.60
Contracted Hours
8 hours per week
The Role
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and bring the magic of Christmas to life? We’re looking for talented people with a spark to join our team as a Christmas Sales Assistant. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role where no two days are the same — perfect for those who thrive in a busy, buzzing environment and love spreading festive cheer.
If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
* Greet every customer with a warm welcome.
* Confidently recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift.
* Promote our exclusive loyalty card to boost customer savings and brand loyalty.
* Gift‑wrap like a pro — ribbons, wrapping, and all the festive trimmings.
* Handle payments and transactions quickly and accurately.
* Keep the store looking magical — tidy, stocked, and sparkling.
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
* Fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme — your hard work pays off!
* 20% staff discount on products, plus exclusive customer offers.
* Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs.
* Round‑the‑clock wellbeing support from our partnership with RetailTrust.
* A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas.
Please Note
Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for other roles that match your skills and interests.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Your Hiring Journey at The Perfume Shop - Christmas Sales Assistant
1. Online Application
Your journey starts with a simple online application either via job boards like Indeed or directly through The Perfume Shop careers site. This is the start of the journey towards joining The Perfume People.
2. Initial Contact
If your application catches our eye, you’ll receive a friendly phone call from one of our store managers. This is just a quick chat to learn more about your experience, confirm the role is a great fit for you, and arrange an in‑store interview if successful.
3. Interview Stage
Our interviews are designed to be relaxed and welcoming, after all we want the real you to shine.
o A one‑to‑one conversation or a small group interview.
o You may be asked about your customer service and teamwork experience, your availability, your retail background, and of course- your genuine passion for perfume!
o They might even ask you to get involved in an interactive task:
o Designing and pitching your own perfume
o Showing off your present wrapping skills
o Or a group activity or workshop‑style challenge
4. Decision & Offer
We know waiting can be tough, so we aim to get back to you as quickly as possible – we aim for between 1-2 days.
If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch to offer you the role, discuss the offer details and what your first day will look like.
5. Onboarding
Once you join us, you’ll be welcomed with:
o Perfume training so you feel confident in helping our customers find the perfect perfume!
o 20% staff discount from day one
o The opportunity to earn commission during the Christmas period.
o Flexible rota planning and wellbeing support
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