Part-Time Retail Sales Assistant: Sustainability Focus

British Heart Foundation; Worthing; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave (plus option sell

Wagestream - early access to wages

Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, etc

Pension with employer contribution up

Job summary

British Heart Foundation Worthing is seeking a Sales Assistant for a part-time role in our busy clothing store. This six-hour-per-week position requires weekend and bank holiday flexibility and a proactive, customer‑facing approach to charity retail.

No prior retail experience is essential; what matters is passion, energy and delivering excellent service. You’ll handle till/PC tasks, assist volunteers, and support stock merchandising to boost sales.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience isn’t essential. What truly counts is your passion, energy, and ability to deliver the very best customer service.
• You'll be confident within a team environment and comfortable guiding the activity of volunteers on the shop floor.
• Able to work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting our charity’s mission.
• Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential.
• Collaborate with our E-Commerce team to maximise online sales.
• As a Keyholder, you’ll be the go-to person when there isn’t a manager on duty, keeping the store running and ensuring our customers have a great experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible

Tech savvy

Tools

Till

PC

Job description

British Heart Foundation Worthing is seeking a Sales Assistant for a part-time role in our busy clothing store. This six-hour-per-week position requires weekend and bank holiday flexibility and a proactive, customer‑facing approach to charity retail.

No prior retail experience is essential; what matters is passion, energy and delivering excellent service. You’ll handle till/PC tasks, assist volunteers, and support stock merchandising to boost sales.