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Superdrug

6d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive mindset, clear communication, a passion for health & beauty, adaptability, a desire to learn, and willingness to perform piercing services (training provided).
  • You’ll serve customers, promote Star Buys, maintain store appearance, stock products, and help achieve sales targets while gaining training and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

  • A positive mindset & clear communication skills
  • Passionate about health & beauty and customer service
  • Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
  • Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
  • Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided and not essential as part of the role)

Responsibilities

  • As a Sales Assistant at Superdrug, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!
  • You’ll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets.
  • It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role that’s never boring and packed with chances to learn.
  • We see our Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and we’ll give you everything you need to grow—with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sales Assistant role?

The Sales Assistant role requires 12 hours a week, with flexible shifts available on weekdays and weekends, and there is the opportunity to work more hours.

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range for the Sales Assistant role is between £10.55 and £13.85 per hour.

What kind of training is provided for new employees?

Superdrug provides excellent training opportunities for new employees, including training for carrying out piercing services, which is not essential but offered.

What benefits do Sales Assistants receive?

Sales Assistants receive up to 28 days of holiday, team member discounts of up to 30% for themselves and a friend or family member, and access to various training and development programs.

Is experience in retail necessary for this role?

Previous experience in retail is not explicitly required; however, a passion for health and beauty and customer service is essential.

How can I track my earnings and manage my pay?

Employees can use the Stream app, which allows them to track their earnings in real-time and access a percentage of their pay as they earn it.

What is the application process for the Sales Assistant role?

The application process includes submitting an online application with your CV, initial screening by store teams, interviews and customer service simulations, followed by an offer and onboarding if successful.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?

Yes, Superdrug views Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders and provides opportunities for growth through training programs and development pathways.

Can Sales Assistants choose their shifts?

Yes, the role offers flexibility in working hours, allowing Sales Assistants to adapt their shifts based on availability.

Is there support for employee well-being?

Yes, Superdrug offers free digital healthcare services through the Aviva Digicare Workplace+ app, which includes access to digital GP services and mental well-being consultations.

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Superdrug

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.