Seasonal Sales Assistant
Location: The Entertainer, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock Grays, Kent, RM20 2ZP.
£19,394 per year (estimated) – hourly rates: 16‑20 year olds £11.15 per hour, 21+ £12.36 per hour.
Contract: Part time, 12 or 20 hours per week. Contract end date: 3 January 2026. The shop is open 7 days a week, including weekends and Sundays, and the role requires working Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.
You will support a busy toy shop during the peak period. Your tasks will include restocking shelves, handling deliveries, keeping merchandise full and orderly, providing excellent customer service and assisting the Tesco concession area when required.
Key responsibilities
* Provide excellent customer service and engage customers in the joy of choosing toys.
* Restock merchandise, manage stock levels, and keep shelves full.
* Assist with deliveries, pallets and other merchandising duties.
* Support the store's Friday, Saturday and Sunday openings and other busy periods.
Qualifications
* Reliable and flexible – able to work various shifts, evenings and days of the week, with a chance for extra hours.
* Approachable and confident when delivering customer service.
* Physically fit and capable of moving stock, deliveries and pallets, both independently and as part of a team.
* Willing to help out in the Tesco concession space – merchandising, restocking and customer interaction.
Benefits
* 20% toy discount at Entertainer stores.
* Fortnightly pay.
* Flexible access to pay via MyPayNow.
* Access to the Retail Trust.
* Virtual GP service.
Employee testimonial
"Working for The Entertainer is a wonderful and thrilling experience. I enjoy restocking and making sure all prices are correct. I love seeing kids excited by their favourite toys – it reminds me of my own childhood. During busy weekends I replenish shelves and recommend best‑sellers. Being a Seasonal Sales Assistant feels rewarding and fun. The role lets me make a big difference to customers’ first shop experience." – Holly, Seasonal Sales Assistant from last year.
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