Seasonal Customer-Obsessed Sales Associate

Dunelm; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunelm Bedford is hiring a Sales Assistant for 20 hours per week in a seasonal role lasting until 13 February 2027. Pay is £8.00 per hour for ages 16-17 and £12.71 per hour for 18+.

You will be customer‑focused, helping customers from the first hello to the final thank you and ensuring they leave with what they came for. You’ll work across tills, shop floor, hosting orders via iPad, and stock and delivery tasks, keeping displays neat and prices updated.

Qualifications

• You are customer obsessed - you put customers first in every interaction
• You’ll enjoy contributing to a welcoming environment that feels like home, for our colleagues and our customers
• You’ll bring your sociable nature and enthusiasm to a fast‑paced retail environment, where your energy and passion help create lasting impressions and meaningful moments for everyone who visits us
• You’ll support your colleagues across the store and work together to create a smooth, enjoyable experience for everyone, ensuring everything runs efficiently and with the customer in mind at every step

Responsibilities

• Tills – Offering a friendly and efficient checkout experience. You’ll take the time to check everything’s complete and pack fragile items with care, making sure every shopper leaves feeling confident their items will arrive home safely and in perfect condition
• Shop Floor – Helping shoppers find exactly what they’re looking for - and maybe even something they didn’t know they needed. You’ll offer friendly, knowledgeable support that leaves a lasting impression, building loyalty through genuine service and a real passion for our products and people
• Hosting – When something isn’t available on the shelves, you’ll step in with confidence, using our iPad systems to place orders for home delivery, making sure no one leaves empty-handed. You’ll also be trained to deliver our fantastic Made to Measure service, helping create bespoke curtains and blinds tailored to each shopper’s needs. And when it comes to styling key areas like our ever-popular bedding displays, you’ll bring inspiration to life - giving customers the chance to feel the fabrics and find the perfect pieces for their home
• Stock & Delivery – A hands-on role that involves some heavy lifting and plenty of variety. While you’ll be taking in deliveries, checking stock, and replenishing the shop floor, this isn’t just a backroom job - it’s customer-facing too. You’ll keep displays looking their best, update pricing, and recover the store after busy periods, all while staying tuned in to what shoppers need and making sure everything’s easy to find, well-presented, and ready to go

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail experience

Communication

Job description

Dunelm Bedford is hiring a Sales Assistant for 20 hours per week in a seasonal role lasting until 13 February 2027. Pay is £8.00 per hour for ages 16-17 and £12.71 per hour for 18+.

You will be customer‑focused, helping customers from the first hello to the final thank you and ensuring they leave with what they came for. You’ll work across tills, shop floor, hosting orders via iPad, and stock and delivery tasks, keeping displays neat and prices updated.