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The Perfume Shop

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You must have a positive attitude, resilience, teamwork skills, flexibility for varied hours, and a passion for perfume and sales.
  • You will greet customers, recommend gifts, promote loyalty cards, gift-wrap items, handle 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 for the Christmas Sales Assistant position ranges from £8.51 to £12.60.

How many contracted hours are expected for this role?

The contracted hours for the Christmas Sales Assistant position are 4 hours.

What qualities are you looking for in a Christmas Sales Assistant?

We are looking for a positive, can-do attitude, resilience, a team player, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a passion for perfume and sales.

Will I receive any training for this position?

The job description does not specify training details, but candidates can expect to receive coaching to effectively perform their duties.

Is there an opportunity for commission in this role?

Yes, there is a fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme, allowing you to earn based on your hard work.

What are the benefits of working as a Christmas Sales Assistant?

Benefits include a 20% staff discount on products, access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing, round-the-clock wellbeing support, and being part of a supportive team during the festive season.

What should I do if I have a disability and need accommodations during the application process?

The Perfume Shop is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process.

Will I be contacted if my application is not successful?

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

Can I work part-time hours in this role?

The role offers contracted hours of 4, which may indicate part-time work, but specific part-time availability should be confirmed during the application process.

Do I need to have previous retail experience to apply?

Previous retail experience is not specified as a requirement, but a genuine love for customer service and sales is essential.

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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.