Temporary Christmas Sales Associate

H SAMUEL; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading jewellery retailer in Gateshead seeks a Temporary Christmas Sales Associate. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, showcasing products, and creating a festive atmosphere. Ideal candidates should have a passion for customer satisfaction and an interest in jewellery, with flexibility for additional hours during peak periods. This role offers competitive salary, incentives, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Sales incentives

Staff discount

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for putting the customer first and creating positive experiences.
• Interest in jewellery products and brands.
• Ability to initiate conversations with diverse customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service to meet store targets.
• Showcase products and assist customers in finding jewellery.
• Create a welcoming store environment during Christmas.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Conversation skills

Interest in jewellery

Job description

Overview

Temporary Christmas Sales Associate - Part Time - Commission, incentives and great staff discount.

Christmas is a wonderful time in our stores. It’s a time when people with a real passion for quality customer service can help us create the perfect festive atmosphere: turning every moment into a sparkling, welcoming opportunity for Amazing Customer Experiences. Whether a customer is looking for jewellery, a watch or just 'something special', you’ll make sure they leave with it gift-wrapped.

As the face of H. Samuel, we want you to reflect our brand, culture and customers. You’ll be part of a fashion conscious, business casual team that celebrates individuality and personal style.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service to create memorable experiences and meet store targets, especially during peak trading periods.
• Answer questions, showcase products, and help customers find jewellery, watches or “something special”; ensure gift-wrapping where appropriate.
• Represent the brand and reflect its culture in all interactions with customers.
• Support the team during the Christmas period by contributing to a welcoming store environment.
• Be flexible regarding additional hours during peak times, weekends and bank holidays as needed.

What you will bring

• A passion for putting the customer first and creating positive experiences.
• An interest in jewellery products and brands, even if you don’t have prior jewellery experience.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a natural ability to start conversations with a diverse range of customers.

What’s next

• When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment.
• If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video about you and why you’d like to join us.
• Successful applicants will be contacted by the store manager for final stage interviews.
• Regularly check your emails to avoid missing updates on your application.

Rewards and opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits, including sales incentives and a staff discount.
• Opportunity to work additional hours during peak periods.
• Career development opportunities with training and development programmes.

About Signet and equal opportunity

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. We are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.