Christmas Sales Assistant
Gartloch Road
- Up to £12.85
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Part Time
- Christmas Sales Assistant
We're looking for friendly, customer-focused people to join our team as a Christmas Sales Assistant.
This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and creating memorable experiences. You don't need previous retail or perfume experience to apply. If you enjoy helping people and are keen to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Whether you're looking for your first role in retail, returning to work, or looking to gain experience over the festive season, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Rate: £8.15 - £12.85
Contracted Hours: 4, 8
What You’ll Do:
- Welcome every customer and create a positive shopping experience.
- Recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift.
- Promote our loyalty programme and help customers make the most of exclusive offers and savings.
- Create beautifully wrapped gifts, including gift wrapping and engraving services where available.
- Process payments and transactions accurately.
- Help keep the store looking its best by maintaining high standards of presentation and availability.
- Support your colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience during our busiest time of year.
What You’ll Bring:
- A positive attitude and a genuine passion for helping customers.
- A willingness to learn and try new things.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Comfort working in a busy retail environment and spending time on your feet throughout the day.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts throughout the Christmas trading period, including evenings to support late-night shopping, weekends, Black Friday and Christmas Eve.
What You’ll Gain:
- A fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme — boost your earnings during our busiest and most exciting time of year.
- 20% staff discount on products, plus access to exclusive customer offers.
- Access to Stream to help support your financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 wellbeing support through our partnership with Retail Trust.
- Training and support to help you succeed in your role.
- The opportunity to be considered for future opportunities within The Perfume Shop where available.
- A friendly and supportive team, and the chance to be part of something special this Christmas.
Working Pattern: Our Christmas roles include a variety of shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends. We'll discuss your availability with you during the recruitment process and do our best to match this with business needs.
If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. To help us manage this volume, vacancies may be closed once we reach a sufficient number of applications. If you're interested in joining us this Christmas, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you don't miss out.
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.
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Retail Trust
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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 journey as a Christmas Sales Assistant at the perfume shop
Online Application
Your journey starts with a simple online application either via job boards like Indeed or directly through The Perfume Shop careers site where you will be just a few clicks could be the first step towards joining our fragrance-loving family.
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 instore interview.
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.
Questions about customer service, teamwork, your availability, your retail experience, and of course- your genuine passion for perfume!
Fun, creative prompts like:
“What’s your favourite fragrance and why?”
“How would you help a customer choose the perfect scent?”
Interactive tasks such as:
Designing and pitching your own perfume
Group activities or workshop-style challenges
We’re looking for people who are as enthusiastic about creating memorable customer moments as they are about beautiful fragrances.
Decision & Offer
We know waiting can be tough, so we aim to get back to you quickly- usually within 1-2 days. If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch to offer you your role and start planning your first day.
Onboarding
Once you join us, you’ll be welcomed with:
Fragrance training so you feel confident sharing scent stories with customers
A 20% staff discount from day one
The opportunity to earn commission during key periods
Flexible rota planning and wellbeing support
What happens after I submit my application?
Once you’ve applied, our recruitment team will review your application. If your experience matches the role, we’ll contact you by email or phone to discuss next steps, which may include a telephone interview or an in-store interview.
Do I need retail experience to work in your stores?
Not always! While previous retail experience is a plus, it’s not essential. We look for people who are passionate about customer service, eager to learn, and excited about fragrance.
Can I apply for more than one role?
Yes, you can apply for multiple roles if you feel your skills match. Just be sure to tailor your application to each specific position.
What should I expect in the interview process?
Our interviews are friendly and conversational. For store roles, we may ask about:
How you deliver great customer service
Your interest in perfume and gifting
How you work in a team
You might also take part in a short role-play or scenario exercise.
Do you offer seasonal jobs (e.g., at Christmas)?
Absolutely! Our Christmas Sales Assistant roles are some of our most exciting
- and a great way to get experience with us. Many seasonal team members return or go on to permanent roles.
I have a disability or need adjustments — can you support me?
Yes. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know on your application or by contacting our recruitment team directly.
Do you offer training?
Yes! All new team members receive training tailored to their role. For store colleagues, this includes customer service, product knowledge, and fragrance education. You'll be supported by great colleagues and leaders from day one.
Will I get a staff discount?
Yes! You can enjoy a 20% discount on products- both in-store and online- from your very first day and can even be used alongside customer promotions.