Sales Assistant

Sports Direct International; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Discount and 20% Off across Fr

Discounted Gym Membership

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

Sports Direct International is seeking a temporary Christmas Sales Assistant in Scunthorpe. You will engage with customers, advise on product choices and support store goals in a fast-paced retail setting.

You’ll help with visual merchandising, stock deliveries, pricing accuracy and stock counts, ensuring the store reflects the Sports Direct brand. The role requires a friendly, confident communicator who thrives on teamwork during the holiday period.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with a passion for retail.
• Friendliness, confidence and clear communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with every customer to deliver outstanding service.
• Use product knowledge to offer tailored recommendations.
• Support the team in delivering store goals.
• Maintain stock presentation and replenishment to reflect brand standards.
• Assist with deliveries and stock processing, pricing accuracy, and stock counts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail knowledge

Job description

As a Temporary Sales Assistant for the Christmas period (ending January 10th 2027), you'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and customer focus to every shift. From helping customers with product selections to maintaining the look and feel of the store, you'll contribute to a first-class shopping experience, all while gaining valuable skills and building your confidence in a fun, fast-moving retail environment. Sales & Service

• Engage with every customer to deliver outstanding service
• Use your product knowledge to offer tailored recommendations
• Support the team in delivering store goals

Visual Merchandising

• Help maintain store standards through stock presentation and replenishment
• Support visual merchandising standards that reflect the Sports Direct brand

Operations

• Assist with deliveries and stock processing
• Ensure pricing is up-to-date and accurate
• Support stock counts and inventory accuracy

At Sports Direct, we live by our core values:

• Think Without Limits - Move fast, take bold action, and bring the team along with you.
• Own It and Back Yourself - Take responsibility for your role, master the basics, and drive results.
• Be Relevant - Stay connected to our people, our partners, and the planet.

• Customer-focused with a passion for retail
• Friendly, confident, and a strong communicator
• Adaptable with a flexible work ethic
• Driven to achieve goals and contribute to team success
• Proud to represent the Sports Direct brand and values
• You will be required to work over the Christmas period (bank holidays, weekends and evenings)
  At Sports Direct we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
  Flexible Working Hours to suit your lifestyle

• Monthly Group Rewards & Recognition
• Uniform Discount and 20% Off across all Frasers Group brands
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Opportunities for Career Development, including National Qualifications and internal training
• Be Part of a Fast-Paced, Supportive Team environment