Sales assistants sell products and help customers.
£11,000 Starter
to£25,000 Experienced
39 to 41 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You can learn some of the skills you need for this job by doing a:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this job through a retailer intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for permanent jobs after getting some experience from:
Getting experience volunteering in a charity shop could lead into paid work.
You can apply directly for jobs. Employers may ask for some GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths. Retail or customer service experience will also be helpful.
It will help if you:
Some stores, like mobile phone or DIY shops, may expect you to have good knowledge of their products before you apply.
You'll need:
In this role you could be:
You could work at a store, at a garden centre or at a garage.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and crowded.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience you could become a retail manager or departmental manager.
You could specialise in customer services or buying merchandise.
You could also set up and run your own independent shop or stall.