Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm is looking for an Apprentice Sales Assistant in West Midlands. The role involves serving customers, maintaining store presentation, and participating in training for a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship. Candidates should possess a positive mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. This position offers flexible hours, a supportive training program, and numerous perks, including discounts and holidays.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Instant access to earnings tracking tool

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• Not currently in education and available for full-time shifts.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and ensure their satisfaction.
• Help keep the store fully stocked and attractive.
• Participate in training to achieve Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Positive mindset

Clear communication skills

Passionate about health & beauty

Customer service focus

Desire to learn

Adaptability

Education

Grade 4 / C GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

Job Overview

Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant. Location: Unit 78 Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1SY. Hours: 39 hours a week. Shifts: Flexible. Salary: £9.70 per hour. Why Superdrug?

About 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.

Absolutely.

Always.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Training & Development

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

• 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

Eligibility Requirements

• Grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4’s for Scotland)
• Not currently in any form of education, and available for full‑time shifts
• Haven’t completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Brand new to retail

Benefits & Perks

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• 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.

Additional Information

Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support.

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