Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug Stores plc; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% staff discount

Excellent training

Sales incentives

Real-time earnings access via Stream

Job summary

Superdrug Stores is offering an Apprentice Sales Assistant position at our Lowestoft store. You’ll greet customers, promote Star Buys and help keep shelves stocked while contributing to store targets. Training is in-store for the first 12 months, leading to a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

No college days or homework; you’ll be supported by a tutor and team throughout. This hands-on, fast-paced role is designed to develop future team leaders with real on-the-job learning, flexible shifts, and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Not currently in education and available for full-time shifts.
• New to retail; eligible to work in the UK.
• Positive mindset and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and promote Star Buys.
• Keep the store clean, organized and fully stocked.
• Support in hitting store targets and delivering great service.
• Participate in training and progression toward Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Positive mindset

Clear communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Adaptable to change

Desire to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4/C) or equivalent

Job description

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

Location: Unit 1 North Quays Retail Park, Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2ED

Hours: 39 hours a week

Shifts: Flexible

Salary: £9.75 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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