Sales Assistant

Hipicon UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable lifestyle brands seeks a Retail Sales Associate for their new London pop-up store. The role requires engaging with customers, showcasing products, and providing excellent service in a vibrant retail environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about design, customer experience, and flexible in their working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail or customer-facing role.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
• Able to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers, acting as a brand ambassador.
• Operate the POS system, process transactions, issue receipts.
• Maintain visual merchandising and keep the store tidy.

Skills

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Communication

Flexibility

Sales Skills

Job description

**Location:** Boxpark Shoreditch, London. **Start Date:** Mid-to-late June 2025. **Type:** Part-time or Full-time (Temporary, min 3 months – Permanent, 6 months). **Company:** Hipicon UK -. **Rate:** £12–£14/hour (depending on experience). . **About Hipicon**. Hipicon is a curated lifestyle marketplace that brings together independent and sustainable brands in the areas of home décor, gifting, wellness, and accessories. For the first time, we are launching a physical pop-up store in London to connect with our UK audience in person.. . **Role Overview**. We are looking for an energetic, design-savvy and responsible Retail Sales Associate to represent Hipicon on-site at our Boxpark Shoreditch pop-up. This role is key to delivering a warm, informed, and inspiring customer experience aligned with our brand’s identity.. . **Key Responsibilities**. - Welcome and assist customers, acting as a brand ambassador for Hipicon. - Provide product knowledge and support storytelling around the brands and collections. - Operate the POS system (Square/EPOS), process transactions, issue receipts. - Restock shelves, maintain visual merchandising, and keep the store tidy. - Assist with daily opening and closing procedures. - Collect customer feedback and support CRM lead collection. - Handle minor product issues or questions, escalate when necessary . . **Requirements**. - Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail or customer-facing role. - Interest in design, lifestyle products, sustainability, or independent brands. - Confident, friendly, and professional communication style. - Able to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional evenings. - Fluent in English (additional languages a plus). - Eligible to work in the UK . . **Nice to Have**. - Experience with pop-ups, concept stores, or boutique retail. - Familiarity with EPOS systems and mobile payment devices. - Passion for storytelling and community-based retail . . **Working Hours**. - Between 4 to 6 days/week. - Weekday and weekend shifts available (typically 8 hours per day). - Store hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (extended on some evenings)

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 11am-7pm
Salary: £12 – £14 hourly

About Hipicon UK:

Hipicon is a curated lifestyle marketplace that brings together independent and sustainable brands in the areas of home decor, gifting, wellness and accessories. We open our first pop-up in UK.