Sales Assistant - Poole

Smyths Toys; Poole; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Maternity and Paternity

Special Life-Event Gifts

Job summary

Smyths Toys in Poole is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our team on a temporary contract. You will deliver friendly customer service, help customers find products, and support store operations including shelf replenishment and tills.

The role suits individuals with retail experience and a positive, energetic approach. Training is provided, and you’ll work in a busy, fun environment at Smyths Toys Superstores.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Retail experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Willingness to learn product ranges and assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants.
• Work as part of a fast paced and dynamic team.
• Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Pack shelves and merchandise.
• Work delivery and complete price changes.
• Work on the tills.
• Learn about and keep up to date with our products to help customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail experience

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sales Assistant - Poole (26298)

Requisition ID26298-Posted03/11/2026-UK-Poole-Retail

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
Are you up for the challenge?

About The Role

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an expanding business, filled with fun & exciting opportunities? Come and join our team of superheroes, as we are on the search to recruit our next generation of Sales Assistants, for Smyths Toys Superstores!

This is a temporary contract, with a rate of pay of £12.90 per hour for over 21 and £11.00 per hour for under 21.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Work as part of a fast paced and dynamic team
• Keep the store clean and tidy
• Pack shelves and merchandise
• Work delivery and complete price changes
• Work on the tills
• Learn about and keep up to date with our products in order to help customers

The Ideal Candidate

Retail experience in the following areas is highly desirable, but not essential:

• Nursery
• Software & Gaming
• Backdoor/Warehouse

A benefits package inclusive of:

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
• Special Life-Event Gifts

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer