Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug Stores plc; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holiday

30% discount for you and a friend/fam

Excellent training

Job summary

Superdrug Stores plc is offering an Apprentice Sales Assistant position at Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon. You’ll serve customers, promote Star Buys, and keep the store stocked while contributing to store targets and growth.

Your training runs in-store for 12 months, ending with a discussion of experiences and an observation of your performance as you complete the Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship, supported by your team and tutor.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Not currently in any form of education and available for full-time shifts.
• No Retail Apprenticeship completed previously.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Brand new to retail.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and promote star buys.
• Keep the store well stocked and presentable.
• Help drive store targets and support team goals.
• Engage in in-store training and progression activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Build Skills, Gain Experience – Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us!

Location:Units 13 - 17, Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1TY
Hours: 39 hours a week
Shifts: Flexible
Salary: £9.95 per hour

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do.
Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.
We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!
Hard work? Absolutely.
Rewarding? Always.

Here’s the exciting bit… A great day includes:

As an Apprentice 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 Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and we’ll give you everything you need to grow—with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.
Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship

What you’ll bring to the role:

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

You qualify if…

• You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4’s for Scotland)
• You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts
• You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
• You are eligible to work in the UK
• You are brand new to retail

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

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