Seasonal Sales Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

In-store employee discounts

Third-party discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible shifts

Company pension

Job summary

TGJones, a British high street retailer, is recruiting for a Seasonal Sales Assistant in the Winchester area. The contract runs from 29 November 2026 to 23 January 2027, with 6 hours per week on Saturdays or Sundays. Pay is age-based: £8.00/hr (16–18), £10.85/hr (18–20), £12.71/hr (21+).

The role focuses on friendly, helpful customer service and creating a welcoming in-store experience. You’ll help customers find products, offer recommendations, and support store goals while maintaining a tidy,

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and help customers
• Great attitude and enthusiasm for retail
• Strong communication and listening skills

Responsibilities

• Welcome every customer and create a positive first impression
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products
• Make shopping easy by guiding customers and providing efficient service
• Encourage repeat visits by delivering a warm, helpful experience
• Keep the store welcoming by maintaining displays and tidiness
• Be a supportive teammate who helps colleagues and shares knowledge

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attitude

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant

Seasonal contract: 29 November 2026 to 23 January 2027

Working Hours: 6 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.