Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug Stores Plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer is seeking an Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant to serve customers, keep the store stocked, and meet store targets. The role involves hands-on training for a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship, with no college days or homework required. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 4/C GCSE in English and maths, and be passionate about health and beauty. This position offers great incentives, discounts, and a supportive team environment for future growth and development.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Instant access to earnings tool

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

• Must have a positive mindset and clear communication skills.
• Passionate about health and beauty and customer service.
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to changes.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and share amazing offers.
• Keep the store looking its best and fully stocked.
• Play a key role in smashing store targets.

Skills

Positive mindset

Clear communication skills

Passionate about health & beauty

Customer service

Desire to learn and improve

Flexible in working hours

Adaptable to change

Education

Grade 4 / C GCSE in English and maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug, Darlington, Full time, NEW

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

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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