Seasonal Sales Assistant - Host

Dunelm; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home furnishing retailer in Plymouth is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, engaging with customers on the shop floor, and assisting with product recommendations. Candidates should be tech-savvy to handle inquiries and recommend online products. The position offers 16 hours per week with competitive pay based on age.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using systems for stock checks and home delivery organization.
• Ability to recommend products and provide personal customer service.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for customers, approaching them and understanding their needs.
• Recommend products and create positive customer experiences.
• Spot opportunities to upsell and assist customers with queries.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Pay - 16-17 - £7.55 per hour. 18+ - £12.21 per hour. This is a Seasonal position with an end date of 14 February 2026. Your local store is looking for 16hrs per week Sales Assistant - Host.

Every visit to our store is a chance to make someone’s day - and you’ll be right there to make sure it happens, from the first hello to the final thank you.

Our Sales Assistants are the foundation of our stores - a brilliant team at the heart of everything we do. With a focus on creating great experiences, they’re the first to lend a helping hand, always ready to offer support and guidance. Whether it’s finding the perfect item or offering a little inspiration, they make sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came for, and a lasting impression that brings them back time and time again.

Responsibilities

As a host, you’ll be the first smile our customers see – and the reason they come back. You’ll be out on the shop floor, approaching customers, understanding what they’re looking for and helping them bring their vision to life. You’ll be confident recommend products, spotting opportunities to upsell, and creating those little moments of joy that make a big difference.

Requirements / Skills

• Be tech-savvy, using our systems to check stock and organise home delivery, recommend online exclusives, and sort any queries with ease.
• Help customers find the perfect cushion or guide them to something they didn’t know they needed; your role is to make every visit feel personal.