Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant
Fixed Term Contract – ending 31 December 2025. There is potential for permanent placement after the festive contract.
This role is a 4‑hour contract covering the busy holiday peak period.
Why The Works?
The Works ranks 10th best big company to work for 2024.
We don’t just sell products – we inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, or rekindle fond memories.
Perks
* 25% Colleague Discount
* My Works – exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech and more
* Can‑Do Academy – instant access to courses and training
* Stream – early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them
* 24/7 support for you and your family through the Retail Trust Charity Employee Assistance Programme
Your Festive Mission
* Excite and delight: spread joy with friendly service and inspire customers
* Loyalty ambassador: help customers create a well‑spent Christmas and show them value
* Merchandising marvel: follow planograms and creatively manage product displays
* Deliveries: manage heavy stock, price, label, and organise shop floor displays
* Have fun: be authentic elf‑self and enjoy the festive atmosphere
Skills & Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Authentic positivity, creativity and passion for the brand
* Resilient – handle fast‑paced retail environment, juggling busy days and deliveries
* Stock magician – skillfully sort, price, and merchandise deliveries
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industry
Retail
Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
Values
Crafty – smart with what weve got. Caring – heart in every action. Can‑do – energy that gets it done.
We promote diversity, inclusion and reasonable adjustments. We are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves. Roles are open to all, including under‑represented groups. We support flexible working and reasonable adjustments for interviews.
We don’t just sell products – we inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. Because when people spend time doing what they love, it’s Time Well Spent. And with the right passion – It All Starts With You.
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