Overview
Fixed Term Contract - ending on 31st December 2025. While we can’t promise a permanent role after the initial festive contract, there is often potential for seasonal colleagues to transition to permanent positions.
Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant • 4 hour contract
Why The Works?
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. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Our Perks Are The Works
* 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 in areas that interest you
* Stream - early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them
* 24/7 support for you and your family - Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust Charity
Become a Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant
Your Role
As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you’ll join our team and support a busy peak period. You will be the heart of our store, welcoming customers and inspiring them to read, learn, create, or play. The role involves busy deliveries and seasonal stock, and can be physically demanding (e.g., stairs and heavy stock). Our team will support you.
Joining during this period is a great way to take advantage of the 25% colleague discount.
Your Festive Mission
* Excite and Delight: Provide friendly service and inspire customers to engage with our products
* Loyalty Ambassador: Help customers have a joyful Christmas and maximize value
* Merchandising Marvel: Follow planograms for key product areas; use creativity in unrestricted spaces
* Deliveries: Manage heavy deliveries, price and label products, and keep stockroom organized
* Have fun: Be your best, authentic self and connect with brand, colleagues, and customers
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Genuine and authentic: Positive, creative, and passionate about the brand; can confidently recommend products
* Resilient champion: Thrive in a fast-paced retail environment; multitask effectively
* Stock magician: Sort, price, and merchandise deliveries with enthusiasm
Remember, you’re not just a colleague – you’re a festive elf spreading cheer.
Our Values
We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play – making lives more fulfilled. We are Crafty, Caring, Can-do.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Retail
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