Sales Assistant

Cotswold Outdoor; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training provided

Wellbeing support

Extra holidays

Job summary

Cotswold Outdoor is hiring Sales Assistants (Customer Advisors) to help customers choose the right outdoor gear, learn specialist services, and enjoy excellent staff discounts in a vibrant, outdoors-loving team.

As part of the store team, you’ll deliver friendly advice, boost product knowledge through training, and participate in a flexible weekend schedule while benefiting from wellbeing support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Shows friendly, helpful attitude and delivers great customer service.
• Able to communicate with diverse customers clearly and politely.
• Is organised and able to multitask in a busy store.
• Keen to learn about outdoor products and services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a standout shopping experience by understanding customer needs and helping them find the right outdoor gear.
• Maintain a welcoming store environment and assist the team in creating an inspiring space for customers.
• Build product knowledge through training and hands-on experience to offer reliable advice.
• Learn and deliver specialist services like gait analysis, boot fitting and rucksack fitting with full training.
• Keep shelves tidy and stockrooms organised to ensure smooth store operations.
• Support weekend shifts and flexible team requirements to meet customer demand.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow skills and confidence.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Job description

Looking for a retail role where you can help people, learn new skills, and be part of a team that loves the outdoors?
We’re hiring Sales Assistants to:

• Give friendly advice to customers
• Get full training on specialist services like boot fitting and gait analysis
• Enjoy 40 – 60% discount on top outdoor brands
• Work 0 hours per week in a fun, active environment with a like-minded team

Sound interesting? Read on to learn more.

About us

We believe life’s better when it’s lived outdoors. Whether it’s hiking up hills, swimming in wild water, or just stepping away from the screen, being in nature helps us feel human again. But getting out there starts with having the right kit – and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Sales Assistant – known in our team as a Customer Advisor – to help support all kinds of adventure. From experienced hikers to weekend walkers, you’ll give friendly, helpful advice and make sure they find the gear that suits them.

We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, which also includes Runners Need and Snow + Rock. Together, we offer trusted outdoor brands, expert advice, and a real commitment to protecting the planet.

Whether it’s your first job or your next step, we’ve got great opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our store team you’ll be working with friendly people who enjoy the outdoors, just like you. You’ll help customers reconnect with nature by making sure they leave with the right kit, whatever the elements throw at them. Each day you can expect to:

• Deliver a standout shopping experience by understanding each customer’s needs and helping them find the right outdoor gear
• Take pride in the store’s appearance and work with your team to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for every customer
• Build trusted product knowledge through expert training and hands‑on experience, so you can offer reliable advice
• Learn and deliver specialist services like gait analysis, boot fitting and rucksack fitting – we’ll give you all the training you need to support every customer’s journey
• Help the store run smoothly by keeping shelves tidy, products easy to see, and the stockroom neat and organised
• Be part of a flexible team, with weekend shifts included so we can help customers when they need us the most
• Take advantage of regular learning and development opportunities – whether you’re starting out or aiming to progress, we’re here to help you grow.

We’re looking for someone who...

• Enjoys helping people and providing great customer service
• Communicates well and can talk to different kinds of people
• Is organised and can handle more than one task at a time
• Is eager to learn about the outdoors and the products we sell

What you’ll get from us

We know that great people make a great team, so we make sure you feel valued and supported. Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• Starting salary of £12.71 per hour (£11.11 per hour if you’re under 21)
• Support for your wellbeing with free, confidential help available any time through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and learning including expert sessions from top outdoor brands and our in-house development team to help you grow your skills and confidence
• 40 – 60% discount on our full range of outdoor clothing and gear
• Up to 33 days holiday (depending on your role and hours) with the option to buy more
• Yearly bonus of up to £750 (based on how many hours you work)
• Discounts on everyday essentials like shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment through our perks platform

Everyone’s welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.