Christmas Sales Assistant
Aberdeen
Expired
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Part Time
Christmas Sales Assistant
Up to £12.60
About the Role
The Role
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and bring the magic of Christmas to life? We’re looking for talented people with a spark to join our team as a Christmas Sales Assistant. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same — perfect for those who thrive in a busy, buzzing environment and love spreading festive cheer.
If you’re passionate about perfume, love working with people, and can keep smiling through the Christmas rush, we want to hear from you!
Pay Rate: £8.51 - £12.60
Contracted Hours: 8
What You’ll Do:
- Greet every customer with a warm welcome.
- Confidently recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift.
- Promote our exclusive loyalty card to boost customer savings and brand loyalty.
- Gift-wrap like a pro — ribbons, wrapping, and all the festive trimmings.
- Handle payments and transactions quickly and accurately.
- Keep the store looking magical — tidy, stocked, and sparkling.
What You’ll Bring:
- A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for customer service.
- Resilience! — you’ll be on your feet and in the thick of it!
- A team player who thrives in a busy, high-energy environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday dates.
- A passion for perfume and a flair for sales.
What You’ll Get:
- A fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme — your hard work pays off!
- 20% staff discount on products, plus exclusive customer offers.
- Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs.
- Round-the-clock wellbeing support from our partnership with RetailTrust.
- A supportive team and a chance to be part of something special this Christmas.
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for other roles that match your skills and interests.
The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Location
K5 The Atrium, Union Square Shopping Centre, Guild Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5PS, United Kingdom
Benefits bottled
Retail Trust
A free, independent and confidential service across issues such as financial and debt management, personal relationships, stress/anxiety, bereavement, legal and lots more.
Employee Discount
20% discount on products from your very first day, both online and in store, and you can use your discount with customer promotions, so you can pick up some real bargains.
Commission
If you’re based in our Retail Stores, you’ll get the opportunity to earn commission across our key seasonal periods.
Wagestream
This app lets you track your shifts and earnings and access some of your pay before payday so you can decide when you'd like to receive your pay. It also offers a range of financial wellbeing features!
Your Hiring Journey at The Perfume Shop- Christmas Sales Assistant
Online Application
Your journey starts with a simple online application either via job boards like Indeed or directly through The Perfume Shop careers site. This is the start of the journey towards joining The Perfume People.
Initial Contact
If your application catches our eye, you’ll receive a friendly phone call from one of our store managers. This is just a quick chat to learn more about your experience, confirm the role is a great fit for you, and arrange an in-store interview if successful.
Interview Stage
Our interviews are designed to be relaxed and welcoming, after all we want the real you to shine.
You might experience:
- A one-to-one conversation or a small group interview.
- You may be asked about your customer service and teamwork experience, your availability, your retail background, and of course- your genuine passion for perfume!
- They might even ask you to get involved in an interactive task:
- Designing and pitching your own perfume
- Showing off your present wrapping skills
- Or a group activity or workshop-style challenge
We’re looking for people who are as enthusiastic about creating memorable customer moments as they are about beautiful perfumes.
Decision & Offer
We know waiting can be tough, so we aim to get back to you as quickly as possible – we aim for between 1-2 days.
If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch to offer you the role, discuss the offer details and what your first day will look like.
Onboarding
Once you join us, you’ll be welcomed with:
- Perfume training so you feel confident in helping our customers find the perfect perfume!
- A 20% staff discount from day one
- The opportunity to earn commission during the Christmas period.
- Flexible rota planning and wellbeing support
Frequently Asked Questions
Job Reference: 245813