Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant
Harborne
Expired
Harborne, United Kingdom
Full Time
Apprenticeships
Fixed Term Contract
£9.50 Per Hour
About the Role
****Recruiting now for January 2026 starts****
Hours: 39 hours a week-13 Month Contract
Salary: £9.50 Per Hour
124-140 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands B17 9NN
Why Superdrug?
Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? If you’re ready
to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, you’ll have a great time at Superdrug
working as an Apprentice Sales Adviser. Working in one of our stores is fun and
no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great
benefits and opportunities to progress. An Apprentice Sales Adviser role is
just the start!
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything
we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty,
loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about
personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!
Here's the exciting bit…a great day includes:
In our Apprentice Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who
can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved.
Your role at Superdrug as one of our Apprentice Sales Advisers will be all
about serving customers mostly at the till point where you will deliver
excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great
Star Buys. You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level
of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving
the store targets.
Your Assessor and store team will work with you to improve your
communication, team work and organisational skills. They will support you with
your employability skills including interview skills, CV preparation, managing
your money, health, and wellbeing.
Your training will take place in store so no college days! At
the end of your training, you will complete an end point assessment and on
successful completion you will achieve a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship.
During your Apprenticeship your Assessor and Store Manager will
discuss with you any potential progression opportunities, including becoming a
sales advisor, team leader or other retail roles.
It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges.
Superdrug Apprentice Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise
that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and
offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and
Apprenticeship qualifications.
What you’ll need to succeed?
- Confident and clear communication skills
- Passionate about retail and customer service
- Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
- Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided)
- Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with
us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the
highest achievers.
You qualify if…
- You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
- You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full time shifts
- You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
- You are eligible to work in the UK
- You are brand new to retail
Here’s how you are rewarded...
- Up to 28 days holiday
- Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
- Excellent training
- Great sales incentives
- Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
Hours: 39 hours a week
Salary: From £9.50 Per Hour
Come and be part of something special!
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Location
124-140 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, Harborne, B17 9NN, United Kingdom
Why Work With Us?
Join our team at Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?
Stream
We offer Stream - An app which allows you to track your shifts and how much you're earning throughout the month and access up to 40% of your pay ahead of payday, giving you flexibility over when you get paid. It also has a whole host of other financial wellbeing features!
Team Member Discount
Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!
Other Benefits
We review pay annually, with any increases taking effect from 1st January. You’ll also enjoy up to 28 days of holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff), with the option to buy or sell days, plus extra holiday the longer you stay—rising to 28 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years.
Aviva Digicare Workplace+ App
Aviva Digicare provides free digital healthcare like Digital GP, nutritional & mental wellbeing consultations and an annual health check.
Recognition Scheme
We're proud to celebrate our teams and work that we all do. Offering internal recognition schemes and awards to thank our colleagues for everything that they do.
The Payroll Giving Scheme
Making it super easy to give a regular donation to a charity close to your heart, and as it’s a tax-efficient, so it costs you less to give more.
Loyalty Club
We like to make a big deal of your work anniversaries; we start this from the end of your first year! Recognising and celebrating the milestones of our team members, with career celebrations starting at one year.
Learning and development
Everyone at Superdrug can learn and grow through our extensive range of online and in person learning modules. We're great believers that learning happens all the time, so there will be lots of learning moments in your journey right from day one!
Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
1. Submit Your Application
Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills fit the Apprentice Retail Sales Advisor role at Superdrug.
2. Phone Screening
Our recruitment team will review your application, and if it meets the apprenticeship criteria, we’ll reach out to schedule an initial screening call. This call will help us get to know you better and discuss some eligibility questions. We’re excited to learn more about you!
3. Interviews
If selected, you’ll be invited to an exciting in-store interview. This will be divided into two parts: a traditional sit-down interview and a dynamic shop floor challenge. During the challenge, the store manager will guide you through a few tasks on the shop floor to see your skills in action!
4. Offer & Onboarding
If you’re successful, you'll receive a job offer with details on the role, salary, and benefits. We’ll then help guide you through the onboarding process for a smooth start.
Questions? We have answers!
Check out our FAQ page for more.
Job Reference: 252048