Temporary Sales Associate

L'occitane; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Portsmouth is seeking a Temporary Sales Associate for the Christmas period. This part-time role involves providing excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining product knowledge. Opportunities for generous discounts and product allocation are offered to the successful candidate.

Benefits

Real Living Wage

Generous staff discount

Product Allocation

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is a plus.
• Ability to consistently meet personal sales targets.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist with product recommendations.
• Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators set by the Boutique Manager.
• Maintain merchandising standards and assist with events.

Skills

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Sales Skills

Visual Merchandising

Job description

Temporary Sales Associate

Application Deadline: 26 October 2025

Department: Boutique

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Portsmouth

Reporting To: Boutique Manager

Compensation: £13.85 / hour

We have implemented an anonymous job application process. This means that during the initial stages of the application, personal information such as name, gender, age, and ethnicity is not disclosed to the hiring team.

Acting as an ambassador for L’OCCITANE during the Christmas period providing excellent customer service and effective product selling.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up to and including 31st December

Weekly Hours: 8-12

Description

We are looking for a Temporary Sales Associate to join our team.

What Will You Do?

• Always provide the highest level of service to ensure all customers have an exceptional shopping experience
• Consistently meet/exceed your personal Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) set by the Boutique Manager to contribute to the success of the Company
• Maintain excellent personal product knowledge to effectively advise and recommend products, campaigns and offers
• Support in-Boutique and external customer events
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures at all times. Ensure retail bulletin and other Boutique communications are read and followed in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining the visual merchandising standards throughout the Boutique and participate in window campaign changes as required
• Assist in upholding excellent housekeeping standards throughout the Boutique, back office and staff area
• Support the Boutique Management with security and general Health & Safety monitoring
• Performing any other tasks required by Boutique Management to support the needs of the business
• Effectively use the Point of Sale (POS) system to process all transactions without error
• Offer & provide demonstrations (including hand massage) to all customers
• Offer & serve refreshments, including wine on weekends and at special events

What We Offer You!

• Real Living Wage
• Generous staff discount to use on all your favourite L’OCCITANE products
• Product Allocation