Temporary Sales Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Temporary Sales Assistant to join our team in Durham, United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable retail experience whilst contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced sales environment. You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience and supporting our store operations during this temporary position.

• Provide outstanding customer service by assisting customers with product selections, answering enquiries, and offering expert guidance - Maintain store standards through effective stock presentation, replenishment, and organisation of merchandise - Support visual merchandising initiatives to ensure the store reflects our brand values and standards
• Assist with the receipt, processing, and organisation of deliveries and stock - Ensure pricing information is accurate and up-to-date across all products - Contribute to stock counts and inventory accuracy to maintain operational efficiency
• Operate the till system accurately and process customer transactions with professionalism - Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily targets and support overall store success - Represent the organisation's brand values with pride and integrity at all times - Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a busy retail environment, adapting to changing priorities
• Genuine passion for customer service and retail excellence - Friendly, confident, and approachable with excellent people skills - Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written - Adaptable and flexible work ethic with a willingness to learn - Driven and goal-oriented with a commitment to achieving team objectives
• Reliable, punctual, and organised with strong attention to detail - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team - Basic numeracy skills for till operations and stock management - Physical capability to handle stock and merchandise safely
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required - Desirable: Previous retail or customer-facing experience - Desirable: Knowledge of retail operations and stock management systems

At Sports Direct, we live by our core values: 

• 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 deliver results. 
• Be Relevant - Stay connected to our people, our partners, and the planet. 

• *Hourly rate based on age and in line with national wage bands which can be location specific 
• This role offers flexible working hours, which may vary week to week and include periods where no hours are available. 
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.