8hr Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sales Consultant
Location: Uxbridge
Hours: TBC
Reporting To: Store Manager
About The Fragrance Shop
-Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is known for its passionate and innovative nature within the fragrance industry, and we are the UK’s largest, independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to create mainstream and luxury fragrance, which is affordable and accessible for all, and we showcase over 130 luxury Fragrance brands in our stores 200+ nationwide and online!
Key Responsibilities
- Providing an outstanding customer service
- Effectively matching the correct fragrance to the customer's needs
- Keeping up to date with product knowledge, new fragrances and creative ideas
- Introducing a range of add ons
- Maintaining cleanliness of the store
- Recover and replenish stock, so items are available to sell
- Processing transactions at the till point
- Inspiring our customers with spraying fragrances and providing demonstrations
Required Experience
-Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
-Previous experience in sales/retail would be an advantage but not essential.
- Strong team working skills
- Flexibility to include evenings and weekends
- Experience in the perfume industry would also be an advantage but not essential
**Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to every one. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 0-12 per week
Salary: £7.00-£9.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Face coverings can still be worn but not essential
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 8hr Sales Assistant roles across The Fragrance Shop's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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