Sales Assistant - No Experience

Sales Assistant (Entry Level)

Immediate Starts - Full Time Equivalent Availability - Central London

?Please Note: Candidates must be UK residents or eligible to work in the UK.

Considering a fresh start in a new field?

Are you ready to join a team that recognises your determination and rewards your success?

Our client is looking to expand their team and is seeking motivated individuals who enjoy working with people in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Client training opportunities and invitations to daily upskilling sessions are available from the start, with successful individuals supporting campaigns on behalf of recognised brands and non-profit clients, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in sales, customer engagement and brand representation.

If you are enthusiastic, confident and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role: Event-Based Sales

You will represent client campaigns at high-footfall venues throughout London, including shopping centres, trade shows and promotional events. This is a face-to-face role focused on customer engagement, brand awareness and customer acquisition.

What They're Looking For

  • Full-time equivalent availability (minimum 4–5 full working days per week).
  • Strong English communication skills.
  • Confidence engaging with customers in face-to-face environments.
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
  • A proactive attitude and strong work ethic.

The Benefits Of Joining This Company:

  • A Brand Awareness Fee (earn a daily fee paid to you, only applicable when representing a client for a full day), plus commission and financial incentives. Earnings are paid week by week.
  • Opportunities to develop face-to-face communication, customer engagement and sales skills.
  • Invitations to daily upskilling sessions and client training opportunities delivered by experienced professionals.
  • Financial incentives and recognition opportunities may be available based on performance.
  • Work alongside ambitious, like-minded individuals in a supportive environment.
  • Opportunities may become available to support upskilling sessions and share knowledge with others as experience grows.

No previous experience is required. Applicants with experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, front of house, field sales, warehouse operations, call centres, marketing, promotions or other customer-facing roles may find their skills transferable. This opportunity operates on a subcontracted basis. Earnings operate from a Brand Awareness Fee, where applicable, plus commission and financial incentives. Earnings are paid weekly.

This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/College/University), or current international students due to availability, our client is seeking candidates that can work 4/5 full days per week (Mon-Sat)

Apply Now for Immediate Starts!

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