Christmas Sales Assistant NEW Leicester Posted today Up to £12.60 Leicester Christmas Sales Ass[...]

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 a Christmas 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!

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

• A fantastic 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 54 The Shires Shopping Centre, Leicester, LE1 4FQ, United Kingdom

Benefits

• 20% discount on products from day one, both online and in store, with customer promotions.
• Commission opportunities during key seasonal periods for Retail Stores.
• Wagestream for shift tracking and access to pay before payday, plus financial wellbeing features.

Hiring Journey

1. Online Application: Your journey starts with an online application via job boards or The Perfume Shop careers site.
2. Initial Contact: A store manager will call to learn more and arrange an in-store interview if successful.
3. Interview Stage: A relaxed, welcoming interview process with possible interactive tasks such as designing and pitching your own perfume or present-wrapping skills.
4. Decision & Offer: We aim to respond within 1-2 days and will discuss the offer and first day details if successful.
5. Onboarding: Perfume training, 20% staff discount from day one, potential commission during Christmas, and flexible rota planning with wellbeing support.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens after I submit my application?
• Do I need retail experience to work in your stores?
• Can I apply for more than one role?
• What should I expect in the interview process?
• I have a disability or need adjustments — can you support me?
• Do you offer training?
• Will I get a staff discount?

Job Reference: 248179

Applications are no longer accepted for this role.

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.