Seasonal Sales Assistant

Merry Hill Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 30%

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Retail experience during festive peak

Job summary

Footasylum in Middlesbrough is seeking Seasonal Sales Assistants for a part-time seasonal role during the festive rush. You'll help customers discover products, style complete fits, and deliver a great shopping experience.

The role runs for 6 weeks (start 22 November 2026 to 2 January 2027) with 8 hours a week and rotating shifts Mon–Sun. Pay is £8.00–£12.71 per hour plus 30% staff discount. Join a busy, energetic team during the busiest season.

Responsibilities

• Style complete fits
• Support festive shopping
• Know your product
• Bring the atmosphere
• Deliver results
• Keep standards high

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Middlesbrough 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

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.

The Role

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

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.

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

At Footasylum, we're rooted in fashion, inspired by sport and driven by community. We show up where our customers are, speak their language, and stay connected to the culture that matters most. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

We are one of the UK’s leading omni channel retailers, but as well as that, we’re a genuinely great place to work. We value you and your development. Our people across the business have taken on new opportunities, whether that’s stepping into a new role, moving into a different department, or building new skills through the support and training we offer. Our goal is to create a fun, supportive environment where your success matters just as much as ours, and where you have the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to achieve your goals.

Company Tagline: Defy Ordinary.

Company Values:

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.

Recruitment Process

1. Quick online application (no CV required)

2. Group retail experience to showcase your customer service and product knowledge

3. Offer within 72 hours

4. Induction and training begins Sunday 22nd November 2026

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.