Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant - Create Customer Moments

Dunelm; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunelm Barnstaple is seeking a customer-focused Sales Assistant for a seasonal role lasting until 13 February 2027. You’ll work around 12 hours per week in a welcoming store, helping customers from greeting to checkout and ensuring items are presented well.

You’ll gain experience across tills, floor, hosting, stock and delivery, with training across all areas of customer-facing store life. This role is ideal for someone sociable who enjoys teamwork and making customers feel at home.

Qualifications

• Be customer obsessed and put customers first in every interaction.
• Enjoy contributing to a welcoming store environment for colleagues and customers.
• Bring sociable energy to a fast-paced retail setting to create lasting impressions.

Responsibilities

• Tills – provide friendly, efficient checkout and careful packing.
• Shop Floor – assist shoppers, offer knowledgeable help and style guidance.
• Hosting – place orders for home delivery when items aren’t on shelf; support Made to Measure services.
• Stock & Delivery – receive deliveries, check stock, replenish displays, and keep pricing up to date.

Skills

Customer focus

Team player

Enthusiasm

Job description

Dunelm Barnstaple is seeking a customer-focused Sales Assistant for a seasonal role lasting until 13 February 2027. You’ll work around 12 hours per week in a welcoming store, helping customers from greeting to checkout and ensuring items are presented well.

You’ll gain experience across tills, floor, hosting, stock and delivery, with training across all areas of customer-facing store life. This role is ideal for someone sociable who enjoys teamwork and making customers feel at home.