Sales Assistant

Updated: July 14, 2026

by Superdrug

Student
Operations, Retail, Sales
UK
£Competitive

Sales Assistant

Looking for a flexible part-time retail role where you can gain valuable customer service experience and develop your career? Superdrug is recruiting Sales Assistants to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to build retail skills while working in a friendly, fast-paced environment with one of the UK’s leading health and beauty retailers. With comprehensive training, attractive employee benefits and genuine progression opportunities, you’ll have the chance to grow your confidence and develop your career from day one.

About Superdrug

At Superdrug, customers and colleagues are at the centre of everything the business does. Known for accessible health and beauty products, great value, expert advice and excellent customer service, Superdrug creates a welcoming shopping experience while maintaining a fun and supportive workplace.

The company believes personality matters and encourages colleagues to work hard, enjoy what they do and deliver the service that customers have come to expect.

The Role

As a Sales Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the store, helping customers, promoting products and ensuring every visitor has a positive shopping experience. You’ll contribute to achieving store targets while maintaining high standards across the shop floor.

Your responsibilities will include serving customers, highlighting current offers and promotions, replenishing stock, keeping the store clean and well presented, and supporting the wider team with the day-to-day running of the store. This is a varied and hands-on role with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop within the business.

Company Culture

Superdrug is committed to helping colleagues build successful careers. Sales Assistants are seen as future Team Leaders, with structured training and ongoing support designed to help them progress.

The company promotes a positive, energetic working environment where teamwork, learning and delivering great customer service are valued every day.

Benefits and Perks

  • Up to 28 days’ holiday.
  • Up to 30% colleague discount for you and a friend or family member.
  • Comprehensive training and development.
  • Sales incentive schemes.
  • Access to Stream, allowing you to track earnings, access part of your pay as you earn it and build savings.
  • Enhanced company sick pay.
  • Pregnancy loss support.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression.

Requirements

  • A positive attitude and strong communication skills.
  • A passion for customer service and health and beauty products.
  • A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Willingness to carry out ear piercing services for customers, with full training provided (not essential when joining).
  • A proactive approach and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced retail environment.

If you’re looking for a flexible retail role where you can build new skills, gain valuable experience and develop your career, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application through the Superdrug careers website.

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Job details

Job ID: 37722
Type: Student
Company: Superdrug
Locations: UK
Salary: £Competitive
Industries: Operations, Retail, Sales
Courses: Art and Design, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Education, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Finance, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Other, Performing Arts
Grade: Any
Updated: July 14, 2026
Closing: October 14, 2026
Starting: Ongoing

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