Overview
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and bring the magic of Christmas to life? We’re looking for talented people with a spark to join our team as aChristmas Sales Assistant. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same — perfect for those who thrive in a busy, buzzing environment and love spreading festive cheer.
If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want to hear from you!
Contracted Hours: 4
Pay and Contract
Pay Rate: £8.51 - £12.60
Contracted Hours: 4
What You’ll Do
* Greet every customer with a warm welcome.
* Confidently recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift.
* Promote our exclusive loyalty card to boost customer savings and brand loyalty.
* Gift-wrap like a pro — ribbons, wrapping, and all the festive trimmings.
* Handle payments and transactions quickly and accurately.
* Keep the store looking magical — tidy, stocked, and sparkling.
What You’ll Bring
* A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for customer service.
* Resilience — you’ll be on your feet and in the thick of it!
* A team player who thrives in a busy, high-energy environment.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday dates.
* A passion for perfume and a flair for sales.
What You’ll Get
* Afantastic Christmas Commission Scheme— your hard work pays off!
* 20% staff discount on products, plus exclusive customer offers.
* Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs.
* Round-the-clock wellbeing support from our partnership with RetailTrust.
* A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas.
Location
Unit SU15A The Vancouver Shopping Centre, New Conduit Street, Kings Lynn, PE30 1DL, United Kingdom
About The Perfume Shop and Equal Opportunity
The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process
Online Application: Your journey starts with an online application via job boards or directly through The Perfume Shop careers site. If your application stands out, you’ll be contacted for an initial phone call with a store manager to confirm fit and arrange an in-store interview if successful.
Interview Stage: Interviews are designed to be relaxed and welcoming. Be prepared to discuss your customer service and teamwork experience, availability, retail background, and passion for perfume. You may be asked to complete a task or activity related to perfume design or gift wrapping.
Decision & Offer: We aim to respond within 1-2 days and will follow up with an offer and details for your first day if successful.
Onboarding: You’ll receive perfume training, a 20% staff discount from day one, the opportunity to earn commission during the Christmas period, and flexible rota planning with wellbeing support.
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Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for other roles that match your skills and interests.
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