Sales Advisor - 12 Hour Temporary Contract in Kendal

Originally selling workwear to local mariners and practical overalls to artists, our story began in a small shop in Penzance in 1981. Over the years we’ve grown into a leading UK lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK & Ireland, 400+ wholesale partners and a thriving online business, but never losing touch of our roots. Our passion for well‑crafted clothing, exemplary customer service and connection to our local communities drives everything we do. As we continue to grow in the UK and internationally, we are focussed on delivering excellence across every touchpoint, whether that is at our warehouse, in store or through our customer service channels, building a team that shares our values.

Each employee plays a part in the success of Seasalt, and this was evidenced by our Drapers Award win of "Best Place to Work". Like all our retail employees, our Sales Advisors are ambassadors for Seasalt, embodying our values by putting our customers at the heart of everything they do. They are an essential part of the team, supporting store management and creating a memorable shopping experience for every customer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional and inspiring service, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of our brand, products, design inspiration and services.
• Recommend additional services and solutions to customers to drive sales and gather customer data.
• Actively drive sales across channels by introducing customers to our website, using it as a selling tool and supporting the processing of online orders.
• Take a first‑point resolution approach to any customer issues or feedback and actively seek solutions for the benefit of the customer.
• Support the Store Manager and the team to drive store sales, profitability and consistent KPI achievement.
• Help implement store visual merchandising, window standards and guidelines and utilise all product, category and bestseller information to maximise commercial opportunities within the store.
• Maintain a flexible approach to work, playing an active role in all operational tasks such as stock management, loss prevention, health and safety and store safety standards.

Skills Required

• Your high standards of customer service will be really important to you and is extremely valued in this role.
• The enthusiasm and energy you have shines through as you enjoy working and being a part of a team of like‑minded people.
• Effectively communicating both with your team and our customers will come naturally.
• The commitment you have to your work is evident and you enjoy seeing the results of your effort.
• Difficult situations don’t phase you as you can adapt, show resilience and have the confidence to work independently.

Benefits

• Hourly rate: £13.10
• 31 days (FTE) paid annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Uniform allowance
• Attractive 50% employee discount
• Health Cash Plan scheme to cover costs of everyday health expenses plus virtual 24/7 GP Service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support including mental health support and counselling
• Flexible benefits scheme to personalise your benefits package
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Pension Scheme with generous 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities
• Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network
• Hundreds of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub

As a part‑time Sales Advisor on a 12‑hour temporary contract at our beautiful shop in Kendal, you will commence employment approximately two weeks prior to our new store opening at the end of July 2026 to complete training and pre‑opening preparation. The successful candidate will also join us on an assessment day on 13th May.