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The Perfume Shop

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive attitude, resilience, teamwork skills, flexibility for shifts, and a passion for perfume and sales to thrive in a busy environment.
  • You will greet customers, recommend gifts, promote the loyalty card, gift-wrap products, manage transactions, and maintain a tidy, festive store environment.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Christmas Sales Assistant position?

The pay rate ranges from £8.51 to £12.60.

How many contracted hours will I be working?

The contracted hours for this position are 8 hours.

What are the main responsibilities of a Christmas Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include greeting customers, recommending products, promoting the loyalty card, gift-wrapping, handling payments, and keeping the store tidy and stocked.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, resilience, teamwork skills, flexibility for working evenings and weekends, and a passion for perfume and sales.

Will I receive any discounts as an employee?

Yes, employees will receive a 20% staff discount on products, along with exclusive customer offers.

Is there any commission structure for this role?

Yes, there is a fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme where your hard work will pay off.

What kind of support is available for employee wellbeing?

Employees will have access to round-the-clock wellbeing support from our partnership with RetailTrust and can utilize Wagestream for financial wellbeing needs.

Will I receive any training for the role?

While the job description does not specify training, we typically provide orientation and support to help you succeed in your role.

Can I apply for this position if I have a disability?

Yes, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and we provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process and on the job.

When will I be contacted about my application?

Due to a high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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The Perfume Shop

We're The Perfume People With Plenty Of Talent, Passion And Spark

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Perfume Shop has been a leader in perfume retail sales since 1992. Starting with three stores in Birmingham Bullring, Belfast, and Milton Keynes, we have expanded to over 200 locations across the UK and Ireland, offering a wide range of designer brands, classic and celebrity perfumes, aftershaves, and body products at competitive prices with outstanding service! There are c.200 people based in our Head Office in High Wycombe, with c.70 working in our Distribution Centre based in Dunstable. Driven by our mission to share our genuine passion for perfume and people, we strive to offer the most knowledgeable perfume expertise on the high street. With our highly trained teams, we make sure that every customer receives incredible service, all to make The Perfume Shop the nations favourite Offline plus Online perfume retailer. At The Perfume Shop, we are committed to our employees, our Perfume People. We prioritise fair pay and a supportive work environment, and proud to be recognised by the real Living Wage Foundation in the UK and have been awarded ‘Top Employer’ status in the UK by the Top Employers Institute. We invest in our team through apprenticeships and learning programs, cultivating expertise in perfume knowledge and customer service excellence. We celebrate the Talent, Passion and Spark of our people at every opportunity. We are actively engaged in social responsibility initiatives, supporting charitable causes such as Alzheimer’s Research UK, Look Good Feel Better, Operation Smile, and the Marie Keating Foundation. We prioritize environmental sustainability, with initiatives like our bottle recycling service, multibrand refill station, and eco-friendly packaging for online deliveries.