<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>This is a temporary role with a contract end date of 13th September 2026.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Sports Direct&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;just somewhere to work&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;somewhere to belong, build, and break records.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;the UK’s leading sports retailer, and we move fast. Whether&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;picking up valuable retail experience, topping up your income, or stepping onto the first rung of&nbsp;a long career&nbsp;with us, this is the place to do it.&nbsp;</p><p>Our stores are high-energy, customer-first environments where every shift is different, and every team member matters. As we continue to grow across the UK and Europe,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;looking for people who bring drive, personality, and a genuine love for sport and service.&nbsp;</p><p>What’s&nbsp;in it for you&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Competitive hourly rate&nbsp;-&nbsp;up to £14.00 per hour&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working hours to fit around your life&nbsp;</li><li>Monthly Group Rewards &amp; Recognition&nbsp;-&nbsp;we celebrate the people who go the extra mile&nbsp;</li><li>20% discount across all Frasers Group brands (Sports Direct, Flannels,&nbsp;Frasers, and more)&nbsp;</li><li>Discounted gym membership to keep you moving&nbsp;</li><li>A genuine pathway into permanent roles, Team Leader programmes, and beyond.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Job Description</h3><p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Temporary Sales Assistant to join our team in Durham, United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable retail experience whilst contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced sales environment. You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience and supporting our store operations during this temporary position.</p><ul><li>Provide outstanding customer service by assisting customers with product selections, answering enquiries, and offering expert guidance - Maintain store standards through effective stock presentation, replenishment, and organisation of merchandise - Support visual merchandising initiatives to ensure the store reflects our brand values and standards</li><li>Assist with the receipt, processing, and organisation of deliveries and stock - Ensure pricing information is accurate and up-to-date across all products - Contribute to stock counts and inventory accuracy to maintain operational efficiency</li><li>Operate the till system accurately and process customer transactions with professionalism - Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily targets and support overall store success - Represent the organisation's brand values with pride and integrity at all times - Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a busy retail environment, adapting to changing priorities</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Genuine passion for customer service and retail excellence - Friendly, confident, and approachable with excellent people skills - Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written - Adaptable and flexible work ethic with a willingness to learn - Driven and goal-oriented with a commitment to achieving team objectives</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and organised with strong attention to detail - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team - Basic numeracy skills for till operations and stock management - Physical capability to handle stock and merchandise safely</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required - Desirable: Previous retail or customer-facing experience - Desirable: Knowledge of retail operations and stock management systems</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>At Sports Direct, we live by our core values:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Think Without Limits&nbsp;-&nbsp;Move fast, take bold action, and bring the team with you.&nbsp;</li><li>Own It and Back Yourself&nbsp;-&nbsp;Take responsibility, master the basics, and deliver results.&nbsp;</li><li>Be Relevant&nbsp;-&nbsp;Stay connected to our people, our partners, and the planet.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Hourly rate based on age and in line with national wage bands&nbsp;which can be location specific&nbsp;</p><p>This role offers flexible working hours, which may vary week to week and include periods where no hours are available.&nbsp;</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p>