Sales Assistant

HSL; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Westfield Rewards discount

Colleague discount

30 days holiday pro rata

Pension and death-in-service cover

Discretionary bonus

Free onsite parking

Staff events

Job summary

High Seat Ltd. is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our Southampton showroom team. You will greet customers warmly, guide them through our chair fitting service and help them discover wellbeing benefits of our furniture while maintaining a fresh, tidy and welcoming showroom.

Open daily with a mix of weekdays and weekends; a DBS check will apply. Benefits include health plan, staff discounts, pension and 30 days holiday pro rata, plus a discretionary bonus and free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• DBS check will apply for this customer-facing role.
• A warm, empathetic and friendly approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and deliver an exceptional level of service.
• Guide customers through our chair fitting service and wellbeing benefits of our furniture.
• Help customers choose style, fabric and size that suit their needs.
• Keep showroom tidy, welcoming and presentable every day.
• Flexibility to work a mix of weekdays and weekends; DBS check required.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Empathy

Presentation

Team player

Job description

Location: HSL

9 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End Village, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4FN

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 21 hours per week

We are looking for a Sales Assistant to join our welcoming team.Can you deliver an exceptional level of personalised service to introduce feel good furniture to our customers and in turn improve their wellbeing? Then this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

Our feel-good benefits:

• Health cash plan - cashback on dental, optical and more
• Discounted shopping & gym memberships with Westfield Rewards
• Brilliant colleague discount (friends and family too!)
• 30 days' holiday (pro rata), rising to 33 with long service
• Contributory pension and death-in-service cover
• Discretionary bonus
• Free onsite parking (at most locations)
• Lovely surprise & delight events throughout the year

What does a day in the showroom look like?

From the moment our customers walk through the door, you'll be creating a warm and memorable experience. That might mean greeting them with a smile, helping them dodge the rain with an umbrella, and guiding them through our unique chair fitting service.

You’ll help customers discover the wellbeing benefits of our expertly designed chairs and sofas, supporting them in finding a style, fabric and size that truly suits their needs. You’ll also help keep the showroom looking its best, ensuring everything feels fresh, tidy and welcoming.

We’re open every day, so you’ll need to be happy working a mix of weekdays and weekends. A DBS check will apply, as this is a customer-facing role.

A few things you’ll need:

• A warm, empathetic and friendly approach
• A great eye for detail and pride in your presentation
• A passion for people and helping others
• While previous experience in retail sales and customer service is a plus, it’s your enthusiasm, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn that truly matters to us

The kind of person we love working with is:

• Honest and professional
• Passionate about doing a great job
• Open to learning and feedback
• A team player who enjoys celebrating success

Training and development? We’ve got you.

You’ll be supported with in-depth training through our HSL Academy at Comfort House in West Yorkshire, with hands‑on learning and expert guidance from our independent Occupational Therapist, Julie Jennings. We’re proud to help our people grow.

A little more about us:

At HSL, we don’t just sell furniture - we create feel good moments. Each piece is handcrafted to support comfort and wellbeing, tailored to fit the individual. Our commitment to world‑class service has earned us an incredible 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot, and we’ve been proudly recognised as a 2 Star Outstanding company by Best Companies in 2024.

At HSL, we’re building something truly special - a community where you are valued for your contributions, inspired to make a difference and empowered to do the right thing. We recognise and celebrate what makes people unique.