Retail Sales Assistant

2 weeks ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Cotton Traders Ltd Full time

As a multi-channel retailer and now in our third decade on the high street, we are seeking X2 Temporary Retail Sales Assistants to join our Street team.


Who are Cotton Traders?


CT for short, we are a clothing retailer and established in 1987 by England rugby captains and legends Fran Cotton and Steve Smith.

Supported by a growing online and offline (catalogue) presence, we have 80 stores nationwide in England, Scotland and Wales and employ 800 people across the country.

We have an ambitious 5 year plan to grow the business across all touch points and we can only do this with the best people around us.


What's in the role and what are we looking for?


We are recruiting for X2 Temporary Retail Sales Assistants to work 12 and 16 hours per week alongside brilliant colleagues and provide a truly engaging customer experience.

The most important thing we recruit for at CT is attitude - we have an army of positive, helpful and kind individuals who enjoy what they do, make great first and lasting impressions and have helped us become the great British brand that we are now.

Read on if you want to learn more about the role, our culture and importantly, the kind of individual we recruit.


Traditionally, our Sales Assistants are responsible for:

  • Delivering a true and honest customer experience, treating those as you yourself would like to be treated
  • Helping to merchandise the store in line with our brand guidance
  • Managing store stockrooms, ensuring effective replenishment and stock control
  • Being kind to colleagues and others to create a happy and engaging workplace

Key skills and behaviours that we look for:

  • Passionate about people and customer experiences
  • Kind with morally sound values
  • Open to change and challenge
  • Flexible, wanting to help others and they themselves help you
  • Competent with computers and willing to engage with technology

What's on offer?


We are protective and proud in equal measure of our culture and suggest you take a look at our values on our web-site to gain a better understanding of life at CT.

Once you're on the journey however, you'll be rewarded with, alongside other things:

  • 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Very generous clothing allowance
  • Employee discount for you and your family
  • Health cashplan
  • Long service awards

Next steps


Many applicants contact us to discuss life at CT and you are most welcome to drop by any of our stores or telephone us to learn more.

And when you're ready to apply, following the site instructions and we very much look forward to hearing from you.



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