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The Works Stores Ltd

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Liverpool
  • 23d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be positive and creative, excel in a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and skillfully sort, price, and merchandise stock like a pro.
  • You will provide friendly service, assist customers with holiday shopping, manage deliveries, merchandise products creatively, and create a festive store atmosphere while having fun.

Requirements

  • Genuine and authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through like twinkling lights on a Christmas tree. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can’t resist your helpful recommendations!
  • Resilient champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You’re the ultimate multitasking hero!
  • Stock magician: You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like Santa’s little helper! Embrace the boxes; they’ve got nothing on you!

Responsibilities

  • Excite and Delight: Spread joy with your friendly service and inspire customers to read, learn, create, or play with our magical products!
  • Loyalty Ambassador: Jingle all the way as you help customers to craft a christmas well spent and know they can get more bang for their money at The Works – they’ll thank you with bells on!
  • Merchandising Marvel: Unwrap your creative flair by following our planograms for key product areas. And when you have the freedom, let your creativity dance like snowflakes in non-planogrammed spaces to catch the eye!
  • Deliveries: Become a puzzle-master as you manage heavy deliveries, price & label products like a pro, sort items onto shop floor displays, and make sure the stockroom is as snug as a Christmas stocking!
  • Have fun! Be your best, authentic elf-self and embrace the opportunity to connect with our brand, colleagues, and customers. Have a jolly good time making the store a twinkling wonderland to visit and work!

FAQs

What is the duration of the Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant contract?

The contract is a fixed term, ending on 31st December 2025.

Is there potential for a permanent position after the festive contract?

While we can't make any promises, there is often potential to take on some seasonal colleagues on a permanent basis after the initial festive contract.

How many hours will I work as a Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant?

You will work an 8-hour contract.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees enjoy a 25% colleague discount, access to exclusive online discounts through My Works, training opportunities via the Can-Do Academy, early access to wages through Stream, and 24/7 support for you and your family.

What is the working atmosphere like at The Works?

The atmosphere at The Works is supportive, friendly, and inclusive, making it a great place to work and be your authentic self.

What is the primary responsibility of a Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant?

The primary responsibility is to welcome customers with a friendly smile and inspire them to read, learn, create, or play during the holiday season.

Will I be required to manage deliveries and heavy stock?

Yes, the role involves managing heavy deliveries and stocking, so being physically comfortable handling stairs and heavy stock is important.

What skills are necessary for the Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant role?

Important skills include being genuine and authentic, resilient in a fast-paced environment, and having strong abilities to manage stock and merchandising.

How does The Works promote diversity and inclusion?

The Works has an inclusive culture where everyone feels they can be themselves, and roles are open to all, including under-represented groups. We also support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments for interviews.

What is the festive mission of a Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant?

Your festive mission is to excite and delight customers, act as a loyalty ambassador, be a merchandising marvel, manage deliveries, and have fun while creating a joyful shopping environment.

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The Works Stores Ltd

Ambition: To become one of the most loved retailers in the UK - the go-to place for reading, learning, creativity & play

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Works is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including books, arts and crafts supplies, toys, games, and stationery. They aim to provide affordable and inspiring products for families, students, and hobbyists, making creativity and learning accessible to everyone. By offering a diverse selection of quality items at great value, The Works strives to encourage a love of reading, creativity, and play, enhancing the lives of their customers and fostering a vibrant community spirit.