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The Perfume Shop

Yesterday

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive attitude, resilience, teamwork skills, flexibility for various hours, and a passion for perfume and sales to thrive in a busy environment.
  • You will warmly greet customers, recommend products, promote the loyalty card, 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 are the working hours for the Christmas Sales Assistant role?

The contracted hours for this position are 8 hours.

What is the pay rate for the Christmas Sales Assistant?

The pay rate ranges from £9.71 to £13.85 per hour.

Is prior experience in retail required for this position?

While prior retail experience is beneficial, a genuine love for customer service and a positive attitude are more important.

What are the key responsibilities of a Christmas Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include greeting customers, recommending products, promoting the loyalty card, gift-wrapping, handling payments, and maintaining the store's appearance.

Are there opportunities for commission in this role?

Yes, there is a fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme where your hard work pays off!

Will I be required to work during weekends and holidays?

Yes, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday dates is essential for this role.

Do employees receive any discounts on products?

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

What support is available for employee well-being?

Employees have access to Wagestream for financial well-being support and 24/7 well-being support from our partnership with RetailTrust.

Is this position open to all qualified applicants?

Yes, The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of their background.

Will I receive accommodations during the application process if needed?

Yes, we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process.

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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.