Seasonal Sales Assistant

TGJones; Reading; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discounts

Flexible shifts

Company pension

Job summary

TGJones is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant for a fixed contract from 29 November 2026 to 23 January 2027. The role is 5 hours per week, weekends only, with age-based pay of £8.00 for 16–18, £10.85 for 18–20, and £12.71 for 21+.

Join our British high street team and help create a welcoming, positive shopping experience. As a Sales Assistant you’ll greet customers, suggest products, keep displays tidy and champion great service.

Qualifications

• Attitude and willingness to learn.
• Curious about what customers need and likes working towards shared goals.
• Enjoy helping people and bringing energy to the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every customer and create a great first impression.
• Understand customer needs and recommend relevant products or promotions.
• Make shopping easy by finding items and providing efficient service.
• Create reasons for customers to return by delivering a consistently positive experience.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Initiative

Attention to detail

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant

Seasonal contract: 29 November 2026 to 23 January 2027

Working Hours: 5 hours per week working Saturdays or Sundays

We pay in line with UK age-related minimum and living wage rates, so your pay will depend on your age group:

16–18 years: £8.00 per hour

18–20 years: £10.85 per hour

21+ years: £12.71 per hour

With a proud heritage in British high street retail, TGJones is looking for passionate, customer-focused people who take pride in what they do, enjoy helping others and want to make a real difference. Join our team and help create a welcoming, positive experience that keeps customers coming back.

About the role

As a Sales Assistant, you'll get to know what customers are looking for, help them find the right products and share recommendations that make their purchases even better. From finding the perfect gift to spotting a useful add‑on, you'll make a difference through the little things you do.

We're looking for people who enjoy bringing positive energy to the shop floor and feel proud when a customer leaves happy. Great service and great sales go hand in hand, you'll recommend products because they're right for the customer, while helping the store achieve its goals.

You’ll help us to:

Welcome every customer. Be approachable, friendly and ready to help, creating a great first impression.

Understand and recommend. Ask questions, listen to what customers need and suggest relevant products, complementary items or promotions.

Make shopping easy. Help customers find what they're looking for and provide helpful, efficient service throughout their visit.

Create reasons to return. Deliver a consistently positive experience that builds trust and customer loyalty.

Keep the store looking its best. Replenish stock, maintain attractive displays and keep the shop floor tidy and easy to navigate.

Be a great teammate. Support colleagues, share knowledge and work together to deliver great service and sales results.

About you

We're interested in your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. If you enjoy helping people, are curious about what customers need and like working towards shared goals, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll bring:

A customer-first attitude. You care about giving people a warm welcome and a helpful experience.

Confidence to recommend. You're happy to talk about products, explain offers and suggest useful extras without being pushy.

Good communication. You listen, ask questions and communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.

Positive energy and initiative. You look for ways to help and stay calm and friendly when the store is busy.

A team mindset. You support others and contribute to shared service and sales goals.

Pride in the details. You’ll take pride in keeping the store organised and well-presented, making sure products and displays look their best and creating a welcoming environment for every customer.

About us

At TGJones, our people make the difference. We want colleagues to feel welcome, supported and able to develop their skills. You'll be part of a team that values ideas, works together and takes pride in helping customers every day. Whether this is your first job or your next step, there's room to learn and grow.

Benefits for store colleagues include in-store employee discounts, generous third-party discounts, an employee assistance programme, flexible shifts, a company pension and more.

We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. Whatever your background or identity, you're welcome at TGJones. If you need adjustments during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know—we're happy to help.