Casual Sales Assistant

Sports Direct; Irvine; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports Direct in Irvine is hiring a customer-focused retail assistant to join our high-energy store team. You’ll greet shoppers, help them find products, and ring up purchases with accuracy and speed.

A positive attitude and reliability are valued as you maintain tidy shelves, promote offers, and contribute to daily sales targets. We back you to learn on the job, value teamwork, and support flexible hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience is a bonus, but not essential. We'll back you to learn.
• Motivation to deliver results and pride in your work.
• Flexibility and reliability, especially through peak trade.
• Team-player mentality that thrives when the pace picks up.
• Strong communication and a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions, and help them find the right product.
• Deliver brilliant service at every touchpoint, from the door to the till.
• Keep the shop floor tidy, well-stocked, and visually on point.
• Replenish shelves and rails so the floor is always ready for the next customer.
• Process transactions quickly and accurately.
• Promote current offers and spot smart upsell opportunities.
• Work as one team to hit daily sales and service goals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

• Greet customers, answer questions, and help them find the right product.
• Deliver brilliant service at every touchpoint, from the door to the till.
• Keep the shop floor tidy, well-stocked, and visually on point.
• Replenish shelves and rails so the floor is always ready for the next customer.
• Process transactions quickly and accurately.
• Promote current offers and spot smart upsell opportunities.
• Work as one team to hit daily sales and service goals.

What You'll Bring

• Retail or customer service experience is a bonus, but not essential. We'll back you to learn.
• Motivation to deliver results and take real pride in your work.
• Flexibility and reliability, especially through peak trade.
• A team-player mentality that thrives when the pace picks up.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

Our values shape every shift, every conversation, every decision:

• 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.