Part Time Sales Assistant

Frasers Group; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount across Frasers Group

Flexible working hours

Career progression

Job summary

Sports Direct in Castlebar, Ireland, is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Part-Time Sales Assistant to join our store team. You’ll help customers find what they need, keep the floor looking sharp, and support the sales team to hit targets in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll greet customers, handle transactions, maintain displays, assist with stock, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere. Previous retail experience is advantageous, with weekend/evening shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good time keeping and reliability.
• Attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Basic numeracy for handling transactions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of sports products or retail environment (desirable).
• Flexibility to work part-time hours, including potential weekend/evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer enquiries, and make product recommendations.
• Process transactions accurately using the till system and handle cash/card payments.
• Maintain product displays and keep the store clean, organised, and well-stocked.
• Assist with stock management including receiving, checking, and labelling merchandise.
• Support the sales team in achieving store targets via upselling and cross-selling.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and in line with policy.
• Follow all company policies, health and safety regulations, and loss prevention procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support store operations and a positive team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Willingness to learn

Retail experience

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Sports Direct is the UK's No.1 sports retailer, with an unbeatable range of sportswear, footwear, and equipment at prices that keep customers coming back. With 600+ stores and still growing, we're part of the Frasers Group: a bold, ambitious business known for shaking up the industry and creating real opportunities at every level. If you've got energy, drive, and a love for retail done at pace, you'll fit right in.

The Role: Sales Assistant

This is retail with momentum. As a Sales Assistant at Sports Direct, you're on the front line of one of the UK's busiest store networks, helping customers find what they need, keeping the floor sharp, and powering the team through every trading day. No two shifts look the same, and that's exactly the point.

What's In It For You

• Competitive hourly rate that rewards what you put in
• Flexible working to fit around your life
• Staff discount across the full Frasers Group family of brands
• Career progression in a fast-growing retail business that promotes from within
• A fun, fast-paced atmosphere with a team that has your back

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Part-Time Sales Assistant to join our Sports Direct store in Castlebar, Ireland. In this role, you will be at the heart of our retail operation, delivering exceptional customer service whilst supporting the sales team to achieve store targets. The successful candidate will be friendly, supportive, and passionate about helping customers find the right products for their sporting needs.

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting customers, answering enquiries, and offering product recommendations
• Process transactions accurately using the till system and handle cash and card payments
• Maintain product displays and ensure the store is clean, organised, and well-stocked
• Assist with stock management, including receiving, checking, and labelling merchandise
• Support the sales team in achieving store targets through effective upselling and cross-selling techniques
• Handle customer complaints professionally and ...
• Comply with all company policies, health and safety regulations, and loss prevention procedures
• Contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating with colleagues and supporting store operations

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable manner
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good time keeping and reliability
• Attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Basic numeracy skills for handling transactions
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of sports products or retail environment (desirable)
• Flexibility to work part-time hours, including potential weekend and evening shifts

How We Work

Our Values Shape Every Shift, Every Conversation, Every Decision

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