Overview
Fixed Term Contract ending on 31st December 2025. There is often potential for seasonal colleagues to move to a permanent basis after the initial festive contract. Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant role during the holiday peak with an 8 hour contract.
Responsibilities
* Excite and delight customers with friendly service and inspire them to read, learn, create, or play with our products.
* Act as a Loyalty Ambassador to help customers plan a festive, well-spent Christmas and show value for money.
* Follow planograms for key product areas and use creativity in non-planogrammed spaces to catch the eye.
* Manage deliveries, price and label products, and maintain stockroom organization on the shop floor.
* Engage with customers, connect with the brand, colleagues, and store environment in a positive, festive manner.
Skills / Behaviours
* Genuine and authentic: positivity, creativity, and passion for the brand and products; strong customer communication.
* Resilient: ability to handle a fast-paced retail environment, multitask, and manage busy periods.
* Stock management: sorting, pricing, merchandising deliveries with efficiency.
Culture and Perks
The Works is a supportive, friendly, and inclusive workplace. Value is placed on teamwork, sharing recommendations, and helping customers unleash creativity and joy. Perks include:
* 25% Colleague Discount
* My Works – exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers
* Can-Do Academy – access to courses and training
* Stream – access to wages as you earn them
* 24/7 support for you and your family via Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme
Our Values
We are Crafty, Caring, and Can-do. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play, and believe in time well spent. We value an inclusive culture with open discussions about working hours and reasonable adjustments for interviews where needed.
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Retail
Location and Posting Notes
Warrington, England, United Kingdom — multiple locations and recent activity notes. The posting includes location references and timelines to indicate recent activity.
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