Sales Assistant

Shoe Zone; Harlow; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A national footwear retailer in Harlow is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant to join their team. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires genuine enthusiasm for helping customers. Candidates should be flexible and ready to support the store's needs. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including holiday entitlements, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about customer service and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Holidays starting at 28 days

Profit Share Scheme

25% discount on all products

Birthday holiday

Opportunities for progression and development

Workplace pension including life cover

Access to emotional support services

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexibility in availability based on store needs.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Act as a key holder when required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Enthusiasm for helping people

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

shoezone has an opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team based in Harlow. You will join us on a part‑time, permanent basis.

This position requires 8 hours per week with flexibility across the week. The core rota is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, pro‑rated between £4,180.00 and £5,103.78 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £19,593.75 to £23,923.96) depending on your age. After being with the Company for 3 years you will be on the national minimum wage for 21+ year olds regardless of your age. You will also receive career development opportunities and great benefits.

About Shoezone

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high‑quality footwear for the whole family, with free next‑day delivery on all orders seven days a week. We operate from 270 stores and have approximately 2,100 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 61 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 162 hybrid town centre stores and 45 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.

shoezone.com, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi‑channel offering for great customer service.

During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

Sales Assistant Role

We don’t expect you to know shoezone inside and out, which is why we train and develop all of our Sales Assistant’s. However you will need a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping people, along with a motivation to learn and develop.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in a busy and fast‑paced environment
• Acting as a key holder when required

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on and able to hit the ground running
• An all‑around team player with a can‑do attitude
• Flexible and able to support the store; your availability will be discussed at interview stage

Benefits

• Holidays starting at 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service
• Profit Share Scheme
• 25% discount on all our product range
• Birthday holiday
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Workplace pension including life cover
• Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advice

Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us 4 weeks after submitting your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Sales Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today or go directly into the store to register your interest. We would love to hear from you!