Job Opportunity: Sales Assistant (Maternity Cover – With Potential for Progression)
Location: Derby Road, Bootle – with flexibility to work across our three store locations if required:
* Derby Road, Bootle (primary location)
* Hanover Street, Liverpool City Centre
* Wirral (Birkenhead)
Updated: 17th September 2025
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our Derby Road store team on a temporary contract covering maternity leave. Should it be a good fit for both you and the business, we may open up an additional role for a permanent position.
About Scandals
At Scandals, we believe adults should feel free to explore their sexuality in a healthy, respectful, and responsible way. We are a long-established, inclusive company known for offering a welcoming and professional retail experience.
Are you:
* Proactive and confident?
* Friendly and outgoing?
* Social media savvy?
* Open-minded and responsible?
If so, you might be the perfect addition to our team
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone dependable, energetic, and honest, with excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner. A desire to grow with our brand is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcoming and assisting customers in a friendly and professional way
* Advising on products and responding to customer queries
* Operating tills and processing transactions
* Keeping the store clean, organised, and well-stocked
* Creating appealing product displays and merchandising
* Assisting with deliveries and stock management
* Responding to customer enquiries promptly
* Managing and maintaining our presence on social media (posting, promoting, engaging)
* Working independently– initiative and self-motivation are essential
Requirements
* Role is based at our Derby Road store; flexibility to work at our other locations if needed
* Strong social media skills – experience with platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok is essential
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
* Must be comfortable working in an adult retail environment
* Previous retail or customer service experience is desirable
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd like to join the Scandals team.
We look forward to hearing from you
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you have social media experience?
* Would you describe yourself as organised and clean?
Experience:
* customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person