Casual Sales Assistant

EVANS CYCLES; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discount

Career progression

Knowledgeable team

Full training

Bike-focused environment

Job summary

Evans Cycles in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales Assistant to help customers find the bike, kit, or advice that gets them rolling. You’ll bring energy, knowledge, and a love for cycling to every conversation, and play a key part in keeping our store, our standards, and the customer experience top-notch.

From day one you’ll receive full in-store induction, with progression paths including team lead programmes and nationally recognised qualifications, supporting your growth within Evans and

Qualifications

• Customer-first mindset and strong communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for cycling and willingness to learn.
• Team-player in a fast-moving retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage customers with friendly, professional advice.
• Build product knowledge across bikes, accessories, and clothing.
• Drive sales through upselling and cross-selling that genuinely helps the customer.
• Support stock management and keep the shop floor organised.
• Handle till transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of merchandising and store presentation.
• Promote safe cycling and help customers choose the right safety gear for their ride.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Team-player approach

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

We've come a long way since opening our first shop on Kennington Road, London in 1921. Back then, we built our own bikes and quickly earned a reputation for award-winning service. Over 100 years later, that same knowledge, passion, and value still sit at the heart of everything we do. Today, with stores nationwide and a thriving online business, we're here to support every rider, from first-timers to seasoned cyclists, wherever their journey takes them.

The Role: Sales Assistant

This is retail with real purpose. As a Sales Assistant at Evans Cycles, you'll help people find the bike, kit, or advice that gets them rolling, whether it's their very first ride or their thousandth. You'll bring energy, knowledge, and a love for cycling to every conversation, and play a key part in keeping our store, our standards, and our customer experience exactly where they should be.

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay
• Staff discount across the full Frasers Group family of brands
• Real career progression across our retail network
• A passionate, knowledgeable team to learn from and grow with
• Full training to build your product knowledge and confidence
• A working environment built around something we genuinely love: bikes

Your Development

From day one, you'll receive a full in-store induction. As you progress, you'll have access to internal development pathways, including Team Leader programmes and nationally recognised qualifications, supporting your growth within Evans and the wider Frasers Group.

What You'll Do

• Welcome and engage customers with friendly, professional advice.
• Build strong product knowledge across bikes, accessories, and clothing.
• Drive sales through smart upselling and cross-selling that genuinely helps the customer.
• Support stock management and keep the shop floor organised.
• Handle till transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of merchandising and store presentation.
• Promote safe cycling and help customers choose the right safety gear for their ride.

How We Work

• Think Without Limits: Move fast, take bold action, and bring the team with you.
• Own It and Back Yourself: Take responsibility, master the basics, and drive results.
• Be Relevant: Stay connected to our people, our partners, and the planet.

Interest in these roles is high, so we may close the vacancy early.

What You'll Bring

• A customer-first mindset and strong communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for cycling. You don't need to be an expert, we'll train you.
• A team-player approach and the pace to thrive in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a real willingness to learn.