Overview
Join to apply for the Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder role at The Works Stores Ltd.
Contract: 4 hour contract.
Why The Works?
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We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member’s memory.
You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Perks
* 25% Colleague Discount - Plus exclusive Double Discount days
* MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
* Family Friendly Leave - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Holiday – 28 days including bank holidays (33 days for Deputy and Store Managers)
* Can-Do Academy - Training and development opportunities
* Wagestream - Early wage access up to 50%
* Share Scheme - Own a piece of The Works
* 24/7 Support for you and your family - Through Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme
* Healthcare Cash Plan – To support everyday healthcare costs
* Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, charity giving
Role: Retail Sales Assistant
As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you’ll discover this is not just a job but a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play. You’ll be the heartbeat of our store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave inspired to unlock their imaginations. Your passion for our brand and products will be contagious and motivate customers to return for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.
Some colleagues are BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products — that’s supported by us.
Our Culture
The Works is an awesome place to work. Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive—a second home where you can be your best, authentic you. Our environment is energetic, yet we make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and favorite page-turners. We are one team and support each other.
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Genuine and authentic: positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and your recommendations help customers.
* Resilient champion: able to handle fast-paced retail with busy days, deliveries, and customers.
* Stock magician: manage sorting, pricing and merchandising deliveries with ease.
Keyholder responsibilities
If you’re over 18, you’ll join as a keyholder. You’ll support the Store Management team to open, close, and run the store when needed (holidays, days off, sickness). We’ll train you to do this. There is additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys.
Under 18?
If you’re under 18, you won’t perform keyholding duties yet. When you turn 18, you’ll be set up for training so that you can earn the keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties.
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.
Our Values
We are Crafty | Caring | Can-do. We Listen. We Care.
We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. Where possible, we’ll support this and provide reasonable adjustments for interviews. We’re proud to promote diversity and inclusion, and open to all, including under-represented groups.
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. When people spend time doing what they love, it’s Time Well Spent. And with the right passion - It All Starts With You.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail
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