Christmas Sales Assistant NEW Ballymena Posted today Up to £12.60 Ballymena Christmas Sales Ass[...]

The Perfume Shop Limited; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading perfume retailer is seeking a Christmas Sales Assistant in Ballymena. This role involves providing excellent customer service, promoting products, and keeping the store festive. Ideal candidates will have a passion for perfume and thrive in a busy environment. Pay starts at £8.51 with a fantastic commission scheme and employee discounts available.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Commission scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for customer service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday dates.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with a warm welcome.
• Confidently recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift.
• Gift-wrap like a pro with ribbons, wrapping, and all the festive trimmings.

Skills

Customer service

Resilience

Teamwork

Sales ability

Job description

Overview

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: 4

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.

Location

Unit 14b, Fairhill Centre, Ballymena, BT43 6UF, United Kingdom

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.

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

1. Online Application: Your journey starts with an online application either via job boards like Indeed or directly through The Perfume Shop careers site.
2. Initial Contact: If your application catches our eye, you’ll receive a friendly phone call from a store manager to learn more and arrange an in-store interview if successful.
3. Interview Stage: Our interviews are designed to be relaxed and welcoming. You may be asked about your customer service and teamwork experience, availability, retail background, and passion for perfume. Activities may include designing and pitching your own perfume, showing off present wrapping skills, or a group task.
4. Decision & Offer: We aim to respond quickly, typically within 1-2 days, and discuss the offer if successful.
5. Onboarding: You’ll receive perfume training, a 20% staff discount from day one, the opportunity to earn commission during the Christmas period, and flexible rota planning with wellbeing support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Details on application outcomes, whether retail experience is required, applying for multiple roles, interview expectations, and disability accommodations are provided during the process.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided to participate in the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.