Seasonal Sales Assistant

The Entertainer; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A busy toy shop in Orpington is looking for a Seasonal Sales Assistant to support operations during the festive period. Responsibilities include stocking shelves, assisting customers, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is reliable, approachable, and flexible in working hours. Pay starts at £11.15 per hour for younger applicants and £12.36 for those 21 and up. This role fosters a vibrant work environment through the holiday season.

Benefits

Flexible access to pay via MyPayNow

Access to the Retail Trust

Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Reliable and flexible in working hours.
• Confident in delivering excellent customer service.
• Physically fit and able to move stock.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations during the Christmas period.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with merchandising and stock movement.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Reliability

Flexibility

Approachability

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

Overview

Want to work in a busy toy shop at the best time of year?

At The Entertainer, Orpington The Walnuts Shopping Centre, we love to create memories for all customers who come through our doors, helping to find the perfect toy or gift, keeping the shelves full and our stores welcoming. At Christmas, this is no different! With a love of toys, customer service and an enthusiastic personality, you could be the perfect match to join our team as a Seasonal Sales Assistant.

Key Information about this role

• Posting date: 29 September 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 27 October 2025
• Location: Greater London, BR6 0TW
• Company: The Entertainer
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: ORG4580-AR1408020OrpSSA
• Contract end date: 3rd January 2026
• Our stores will be open 7 days a week, so you will need to be able to support us at weekends including Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations during the Christmas period, including stocking shelves and assisting customers to find toys and gifts.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a reliable and flexible approach to hours.
• Assist with merchandising and stock movement, including deliveries and pallets.
• Be willing to help in the local Tesco concession space as needed (merchandising, stocking shelves, talking to customers, handling deliveries).
• Work additional hours when required based on trade and store needs.
• Be available to work on peak days such as Christmas Eve, Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve.

Compensation

• Rates of Pay:
• 16-20 year olds – £11.15 per hour
• 21-year-old plus – £12.36 per hour
• Fortnightly pay
• Flexible access to pay via MyPayNow
• Access to the Retail Trust
• Virtual GP

Who we’re looking for

• Reliable and flexible in what hours you can work; there may be extra hours if we’re busy.
• Approachable and confident to deliver excellent customer service.
• Physically fit and able to move stock around the store and support deliveries.
• Willing to help in our local Tesco concession space, including merchandising and interacting with customers.

Applicant note

Holly, Seasonal Sales Assistant from last year says: "Working for The Entertainer is a wonderful and thrilling experience... I love being a Seasonal Sales Assistant as I feel that those little jobs like restocking can make a big difference to a customer coming in to our store for the first time."