Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants for a Seasonal Sales Assistant role at The Entertainer, Newbury. You will help customers find the perfect toy or gift, keep shelves full and the store welcoming during the busy Christmas period. A love of toys and customer service with an enthusiastic personality is a good match for this role.
Responsibilities
* Assist customers and deliver excellent customer service in a busy toy shop during peak season.
* Help with stock movement, deliveries and shelving; work both independently and as part of a team.
* Support merchandising in store and assist in the local Tesco concession space when needed.
* Prepare for and work on busy days including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day or New Year\'s Eve as part of seasonal shifts.
Hours, Pay and Term
* Rates of pay: 16-20 year olds £11.15 per hour; 21-year-old plus £12.36 per hour.
* Contract end date: 3 January 2026.
* Hours available: 12 hours per week (4-hour shifts over 3 days or two 6-hour shifts) or 8 hours per week (4-hour shifts over 2 days or one full day).
* Stores open 7 days a week; weekend (including Sundays) availability required; shifts may vary by week and there may be opportunities for extra hours depending on trade.
Candidate Requirements
* Reliable and flexible with available hours; there may be a chance of extra hours if the shop is busy.
* Approachable and confident in delivering excellent customer service.
* Physically fit and able to move stock, work with deliveries and pallets both individually and as part of a team.
* Willing to help in the local Tesco concession space, including merchandising and handling deliveries.
Benefits
* 20% toy discount in Entertainer stores
* Fortnightly pay
* Flexible access to pay via MyPayNow
* Access to the Retail Trust
* Virtual GP
Location and Employment Type
* Reading, England, United Kingdom
* Employment type: Part-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function/Industries: Marketing Services
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