Overview8 hour contractBecome a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works. This is not just a job; this is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play. You’ll be the heartbeat of our store, greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave excited to explore their creativity.ResponsibilitiesWelcome customers and provide friendly, helpful service that reflects The Works brand and products.Support Store Management by opening, closing, and operating the store when needed (holidays, days off, sickness).Assist with stock sorting, pricing, merchandising, and handling deliveries as part of daily duties.Learn and apply keyholding duties where applicable, with pay enhancement when holding keys.Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You ApartGenuine and authentic, with a positive, creative demeanor; able to make product recommendations confidently.Resilient in a fast-paced retail environment; strong multitasking and organization skills.Stock management and merchandising aptitude; comfortable handling deliveries and shelf layout.Perks (Our Perks Are The Works)25% Colleague Discount, plus exclusive Double Discount daysMyWorks – Access exclusive online discounts across retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech, and moreFamily Friendly Leave – Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption payHoliday – 28 days including bank holidays (33 days for Deputy and Store Managers)Can-Do Academy – Training and development opportunitiesWagestream – Access up to 50% of earned wages earlyShare Scheme – Own a piece of The Works24/7 support for you and your family through Retail Trust CharityHealthcare Cash Plan to support everyday healthcare costsLong service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work, and optional charity givingOur Purpose & ValuesTo inspire reading, learning, creativity and play — making lives more fulfilled. We are Crafty, Caring, and Can-do. We listen. We care.We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable adjustments. Roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We support flexible working where possible and will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews upon request.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typePart-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesRetailReferences: Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing at The Works Stores Ltd. Location notes and recent postings are listed in the original job description but are not reproduced here. #J-18808-Ljbffr