Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant – Manchester
Fixed‑term 8‑hour contract, ending 31 December 2025. Seasonal role during the peak holiday period.
About the role
You will be the heart of our store, welcoming customers, inspiring them to read, learn, create, or play. The role can be physically demanding – you will manage stairs and heavy stock, but our supportive team will lend a helping hand.
Responsibilities
* Provide friendly, personalised customer service and recommend products.
* Follow planograms and merchandising strategies, and add creative flair where appropriate.
* Manage heavy deliveries – price, label, and stock products on the shop and stockroom.
* Support team on peak days, and maintain a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
What we offer
* 25% colleague discount.
* Can‑Do Academy – access to instant training and development courses.
* Stream – early access to 50% of wages.
* 24/7 employee support, including emotional support, financial health and wellbeing programmes.
We value diversity and inclusion.
We are proud of an inclusive culture where everyone feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under‑represented groups, and we welcome reasonable adjustments for interview or work.
Required skills and behaviours
* Positive, customer‑focused communication.
* Resilient, able to multitask in fast‑paced retail.
* Energetic and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for books, reading, and creativity.
Legal statement
Equal Opportunity – We discriminate on no basis. We provide reasonable adjustments. All applicants are invited, including people of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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