Temporary sales assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Boxpark Shoreditch, London Start Date: Mid-to-late June 2025 Type: Part-time or Full-time (Temporary, min 3 months – Permanent, 6 months) Company: Hipicon UK - Rate: £12–£14/hour (depending on experience) About Hipicon Hipicon is a curated lifestyle marketplace that brings together independent and sustainable brands in the areas of home décor, gifting, wellness, and accessories. For the first time, we are launching a physical pop-up store in London to connect with our UK audience in person. Role Overview We are looking for an energetic, design-savvy and responsible Retail Sales Associate to represent Hipicon on-site at our Boxpark Shoreditch pop-up. This role is key to delivering a warm, informed, and inspiring customer experience aligned with our brand’s identity. Key Responsibilities - Welcome and assist customers, acting as a brand ambassador for Hipicon - Provide product knowledge and support storytelling around the brands and collections - Operate the POS system (Square/EPOS), process transactions, issue receipts - Restock shelves, maintain visual merchandising, and keep the store tidy - Assist with daily opening and closing procedures - Collect customer feedback and support CRM lead collection - Handle minor product issues or questions, escalate when necessary Requirements - Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail or customer-facing role - Interest in design, lifestyle products, sustainability, or independent brands - Confident, friendly, and professional communication style - Able to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional evenings - Fluent in English (additional languages a plus) - Eligible to work in the UK Nice to Have - Experience with pop-ups, concept stores, or boutique retail - Familiarity with EPOS systems and mobile payment devices - Passion for storytelling and community-based retail Working Hours - Between 4 to 6 days/week - Weekday and weekend shifts available (typically 8 hours per day) - Store hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (extended on some evenings)

Recruitment Role This role will offer you the first step towards building a fulfilling career in the thriving recruitment industry. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be an excellent judge of character, be able to think on your feet to match candidates to relevant job opportunities quickly and effectively. You should also be a confident communicator, as this role will involve constant interaction with a range of different people and personalities both on the phone and face to face. The Role: · Sourcing job applicants from the database and exploring employment opportunities · Contacting candidates to arrange interviews via telephone and email · Establishing contacts to help build a client database · Add new vacancies to the job board and ensure the accuracy of the advert and to maximise applications · Send out interview confirmations and job descriptions via email · Register candidates that may be looking for temporary or permanent work · Reference checking and vetting all candidates following registration · Taking incoming calls to the office via the phone system and passing calls to relevant staff · You will assess and interview candidates to build a clear picture of their career goals and noting their experience · Represent us at local and national recruitment related events Desired Skills and Experience: · Worked in a similar sales environment · Be confident working in a fast-paced environment · Excellent organisational skills · Ability to communicate professionally · Ability to use initiative and willingness to learn · Strong MS Office and bespoke software skills Salary - Range £18,000 - £21,000 (Dependant on experience + Bonuses) Car park available Apply