Temporary Sales Assistant

SPORTS DIRECT; Coalville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform discount across Frasers Group

Discounted gym membership

Career development and internal培训

Job summary

Sports Direct is seeking a Temporary Sales Assistant for the Christmas period in the United Kingdom. You will engage with customers, offer tailored product recommendations, and help maintain a vibrant store environment.

Responsibilities include stock replenishment, merchandising, and supporting the team to hit store goals. Applicants should be friendly, communicative, adaptable and ready to work over Christmas.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with a passion for retail.
• Friendly, confident and a strong communicator.
• Adaptable with a flexible work ethic.
• Driven to achieve goals and contribute to team success.
• Willing to work over the Christmas period (bank holidays, weekends and evenings).

Responsibilities

• Engage with every customer to deliver outstanding service.
• Use your product knowledge to offer tailored recommendations.
• Support the team in achieving store goals.
• Maintain store standards through stock presentation and replenishment.
• Support visual merchandising standards that reflect the Sports Direct brand.
• Assist with deliveries and stock processing.
• Ensure pricing is up-to-date and accurate.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Stock replenishment

Merchandising

Team player

Job description

At Sports Direct we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working Hours to suit your lifestyle
• Monthly Group Rewards & Recognition
• Uniform Discount and 20% Off across all Frasers Group brands
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Opportunities for Career Development, including National Qualifications and internal training
• Be Part of a Fast-Paced, Supportive Team environment

As a Temporary Sales Assistant for the Christmas period (ending January 10th 2027), you'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and customer focus to every shift. From helping customers with product selections to maintaining the look and feel of the store, you'll contribute to a first-class shopping experience, all while gaining valuable skills and building your confidence in a fun, fast-moving retail environment.

Sales & Service

• Engage with every customer to deliver outstanding service
• Use your product knowledge to offer tailored recommendations
• Support the team in delivering store goals

Visual Merchandising

• Help maintain store standards through stock presentation and replenishment
• Support visual merchandising standards that reflect the Sports Direct brand

Operations

• Assist with deliveries and stock processing
• Ensure pricing is up-to-date and accurate
• Support stock counts and inventory accuracy

At Sports Direct, we live by our core values:

• Think Without Limits - Move fast, take bold action, and bring the team along with you.
• Own It and Back Yourself - Take responsibility for your role, master the basics, and drive results.
• Be Relevant - Stay connected to our people, our partners, and the planet.

Engagement date ends - 10th January 2026

• Customer-focused with a passion for retail
• Friendly, confident, and a strong communicator
• Adaptable with a flexible work ethic
• Driven to achieve goals and contribute to team success
• Proud to represent the Sports Direct brand and values
• You will be required to work over the Christmas period (bank holidays, weekends and evenings)