Seasonal Sales Associate - Christmas
Reiss
Estimated pay: £9.78-11.69 per hour
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1, United Kingdom
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Reiss
Reiss is a fashion retailer.
Job description from Reiss
Joining us as a Seasonal Sales Associate at our Canary Wharf store, you'll be supporting us to provide exceptional customer service in our stores to customers and to facilitate our 'fulfil from store' delivery service during our important Christmas and Sales periods.
Due to the nature of the seasonal roles, we are looking for both part-time and full-time Sales and Stock Associates. Applicants should be available to work any dates (excluding Christmas Day) up until January 2025 (some roles may require your availability until 31st January 2025).
Depending on your availability, our seasonal employees will start in the business in the months of October, November and December.
What you'll be doing
- Providing exceptional service to our customers in store
- Communicating effectively with customers, team members and management
- Picking stock accurately and efficiently for online order fulfilment
- Packing stock carefully to send out to our customers
- Acting as a Reiss Brand Ambassador
What you'll bring to the role
- Passion and enthusiasm for the Reiss product
- A keen interest in style
- A customer-first approach to your work
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Have good organisational and decision-making skills
- Be a team player
- Good verbal communication skills
What we'll do for you
- Business wear allowance
- Generous employee discount
- Rewarding commission structure
- Wellbeing and financial support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Fitness discounts
- Accrued holiday pay
If you want to start your story at Reiss as a Seasonal Sales Associate, don't miss out - apply now!
#WeAreReiss
We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won't apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still like to hear from you
Job insights from Breakroom
Retail and sales assistants:
Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services
What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:
- Serve and advise customers
- Take delivery of goods and stock
- Arrange and display goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Wearing a uniform
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Reiss pay sales assistants enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
90% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Reiss pay sales assistants market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
48% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do sales assistants at Reiss get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Reiss pay sales assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do sales assistants at Reiss do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
47% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do sales assistants get of their shift pattern at Reiss?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 59% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 23% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do sales assistants at Reiss worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do sales assistants at Reiss get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
48% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for sales assistants at Reiss to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for sales assistants to book a holiday at Reiss?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
81% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Reiss managers change sales assistants shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
65% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for sales assistants to take sick leave at Reiss?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
38% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is sales assistants at Reiss job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
86% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do sales assistants at Reiss feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do sales assistants at Reiss get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
88% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for sales assistants to work at Reiss?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do sales assistants at Reiss enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do sales assistants at Reiss recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
41% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do sales assistants get enough training when they start at Reiss?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are sales assistants given support to progress at Reiss?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do sales assistants think Reiss head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
65% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do sales assistants feel well informed about how Reiss is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Reiss employees say about their job
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Best thing
Talk to customers, good team
Worst thing
Replan, cleaning, manual work
Reiss Sales assistant, September 2024
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Best thing
Team, discount, variety
Worst thing
How the higher up managers aren’t clued in about the store operations and not the best pay
Reiss Sales associate, February 2024
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