Seasonal Sales Assistant

Footasylum; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% staff discount across Footasylum &

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Footasylum is seeking Seasonal Sales Assistants for the Derby store to deliver a high-energy shopping experience during the festive peak. You’ll help customers with footwear, clothing and accessories, offering personalised recommendations and creating complete fits to drive sales.

This seasonal role runs for 6 weeks (8 hours per week), with rotating Monday–Sunday shifts. You’ll participate in Black Friday and Boxing Day events while enjoying staff discounts and retail experience during the

Responsibilities

• Style complete fits – Help customers discover products they'll love, from the latest footwear to clothing and accessories.
• Support festive shopping – Make gift buying easy with product recommendations and expert advice.
• Know your product – Learn the brands, trends and stories behind the products so you can confidently support every customer.
• Bring the atmosphere – Support key trading events including Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
• Deliver results – Contribute to store targets, build customer confidence and celebrate team success.
• Keep standards high – Make sure the store looks great, stock is organised and customers always feel welcome.

Job description

Description

Be Part of the Festive Rush. The store's busy, the energy's high, and customers are looking for the latest drops, fresh fits and the perfect gifts. That's where you come in.

We're looking for Seasonal Sales Assistants who live and breathe trainers, streetwear and youth culture. People who love connecting with customers, know what's trending, and aren't afraid to bring personality to the shop floor.

You’ll help customers discover new brands, build complete fits, and leave feeling good about what they've bought and where they've bought it.

If you're confident, customer-focused and ready to be part of the busiest season of the year, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Details

Location: Derby Store

Contract: Seasonal Festive Temp (6 weeks) | 8 hours per week

Flexibility: Monday - Sunday (rotating shifts)

Pay: £8.00 - £12.71 per hour + 30% staff discount

Start Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

End Date: Saturday 2nd January 2027

The Role

As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you'll help create a shopping experience that keeps customers coming back.

• Style complete fits – Help customers discover products they'll love, from the latest footwear to clothing and accessories.
• Support festive shopping – Make gift buying easy with product recommendations and expert advice.
• Know your product – Learn the brands, trends and stories behind the products so you can confidently support every customer.
• Bring the atmosphere – Support key trading events including Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
• Deliver results – Contribute to store targets, build customer confidence and celebrate team success.
• Keep standards high – Make sure the store looks great, stock is organised and customers always feel welcome.

Why Footasylum?

• 30% staff discount across Footasylum & Sevenstore
• Training and development to build your product knowledge and retail skills
• Wellbeing support and an inclusive culture where individuality is celebrated
• Valuable retail experience during the busiest and most exciting time of the year

Company Tagline

Defy Ordinary.

Diversity

Footasylum is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Please bring your Right to Work documentation to your interview.

Under 18s

Due to working regulations, colleagues under 18 cannot work past 10pm. Some stores may operate extended festive trading hours.