Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Hampshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Retail
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SKILLS

Customer Service Communication Skills Retail Sales Teamwork Adaptability Health & Beauty Problem-solving

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About the Role

Build Skills, Gain Experience – Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us! Location: 401 & 403 Bitterne Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 5RR Hours: 39 hours a week ️Shifts: Flexible Salary: £9.75 per hour  Why [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]? At [Employer hidden], our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service. We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That [Employer hidden] feeling!  Hard work? Absolutely. Rewarding? Always. Here's the exciting bit… A great day includes: As an Apprentice Sales Assistant at [Employer hidden], you’ll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great! You’ll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role that’s never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and we’ll give you everything you need to grow—with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress. Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship  What you’ll bring to the role: A positive mindset & clear communication skills  Passionate about health & beauty and customer service  Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change ️You qualify if… - You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4’s for Scotland) - You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts - You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before - You are eligible to work in the UK - You are brand new to retail Why You’ll Love Working with Us - Up to 28 days holiday - Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member - Excellent training - Great sales incentives - Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future. - Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special! For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: www.[Employer hidden].jobs/privacy-policy/

Location

401 & 403 Bitterne Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5RR, United Kingdom

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Why Work With Us?

Join our team at [Employer hidden], where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?

Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team

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### 1. Submit Your Application Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills fit the Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor role at [Employer hidden].

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### 2. Phone Screening Our recruitment team will review your application, and if it meets the apprenticeship criteria, we’ll reach out to schedule an initial screening call. This call will help us get to know you better and discuss some eligibility questions. We’re excited to learn more about you!

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### 3. Interviews If selected, you’ll be invited to an exciting in-store interview. This will be divided into two parts: a traditional sit-down interview and a dynamic shop floor challenge. During the challenge, the store manager will guide you through a few tasks on the shop floor to see your skills in action!

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### 4. Offer & Onboarding If you’re successful, you'll receive a job offer with details on the role, salary, and benefits. We’ll then help guide you through the onboarding process for a smooth start.

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