Sales Assistant (Snow Sports)

Cotswold Outdoor Group

This role will begin on a 0-hour contract and transition into a fixed-term contract from 01 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Flexibility across all seven days is essential. You will also need to attend and complete two days of mandatory ski boot fitting training delivered by our expert trainers. Please ensure you are available to attend on the following dates: North England: 30 September - 01 October; South England: 07 October - 08 October. Once complete, you will receive a ski boot fitting premium allowance on top of your salary.

What you will be doing

• Deliver a standout shopping experience by understanding each customer's needs and helping them find the right outdoor gear.




• Take pride in the store's appearance and work with your team to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for every customer.




• Build trusted product knowledge through expert training and hands-on experience, so you can offer reliable advice.




• Learn and deliver specialist services like gait analysis, boot fitting and rucksack fitting – we’ll give you all the training you need to support every customer's journey.




• Help the store run smoothly by keeping shelves tidy, products easy to see, and the stockroom neat and organised.




• Be part of a flexible team, with weekend shifts included so we can help customers when they need us the most.




• Take advantage of regular learning and development opportunities – whether you’re starting out or aiming to progress, we’re here to help you grow.




• Loves skiing, snowboarding, or winter sports.




• Enjoys helping people and providing great customer service.




• Can communicate clearly and confidently with different kinds of people.




• Is eager to learn new skills (experience fitting boots or shoes is a bonus, but not essential).

We’re hiring Sales Assistants to:

• Give friendly advice to customers.




• Get full training on specialist services like boot fitting and gait analysis.




• Enjoy 40-60% discount on top outdoor brands. Although our zero-hour contracts provide flexibility to work varying hours each week, our rotas are published 4 weeks in advance and we ask that you confirm your availability in line with this. There is no commitment to work every week, but you will need to work regularly to remain an active colleague and be offered work.

What you’ll get from us

• Starting salary of £12.98 per hour (£11.34 per hour if you’re under 21).




• Support for your well-being with free, confidential help available any time through our Employee Assistance Programme.




• Ongoing training and learning including expert sessions from top outdoor brands and our in-house development team to help you grow your skills and confidence.




• 40-60% discount on our full range of outdoor clothing and gear.




• Up to 33 days holiday (pro-rated based on your role and hours) with the option to buy more.




• Yearly bonus of up to £750 (based on how many hours you work).




• Discounts on everyday essentials like shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment through our perks platform.

Location: Filton, Gloucestershire, Bristol Area.

Contract type: Contract.

Working hours: Part-time.

If that sounds like the kind of flexibility you're after, you might be just who we're looking for.