Seasonal Sales Assistant

Westgate Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

White Stuff in Oxford is recruiting seasonal Customer Hosts (Sales Assistants) to join our festive team. You’ll help customers with conversations, explain product features and benefits, and suggest items to match their needs.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys retail, loves Christmas spirit, and wants to work as part of a friendly team. This four-hour contract over an eight-week FTC may require weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Weekend availability may be required.
• 4 hour contract over an 8 week FTC.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and help provide meaningful conversations.
• Explain product features and benefits and suggest items to suit customer needs.
• Contribute to a magical Christmas shopping experience for our customers.
• Be part of a friendly team and bring your own sparkle to the store during peak season.

Job description

WHO WE ARE

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.
Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

WHO YOU ARE

You’ll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You will have the determination to go the extra mile and provide the best customer experience. You will thrive in a team environment, and you will inspire others with your passion and support.

ROLE SUMMARY

It's time to get into the festive spirit with White Stuff!
We’re on the hunt for seasonal Customer Hosts (Sales Assistants) to join our community of happy customers.
With all the excitement this time of the year brings and the wonderful celebrations our customers shop for, it can get really busy in our shops, so we’re seeking someone who can bring their own sparkle to our teams and make this Christmas unforgettable.
You’ll be helping our store teams to have meaningful and memorable conversations with our customers, discussing the features and benefits of our product and recommending the perfect items to suit their needs.
This position is perfect for someone who wants to have a lot of fun, be part of a team and learn new skills. You will also have the opportunity to work with people who share the same values as you do.
We started off on the slopes in France in 1985 and we believe people are at the heart of our business, so we’re committed to building and sustaining a sense of community and togetherness, where everyone feels like they’re part of something special.
If you’re passionate about customer service, want to deliver a magical Christmas experience and want to share in our joy, we’d love to hear from you!
We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.

Find out more and through White Stuff Careers.
Please note: This role is a 4 hour contract based on an 8 week FTC and weekend availability may be required.