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Beauty Expert

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations

Requirements

  • Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age.
  • To find out the school leavers age for your country, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school.
  • Alongside a market leading rate of pay, we also offer a great range of benefits for all our colleagues:
  • Discount card – 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks.
  • This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
  • Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores.
  • Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work.
  • Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
  • Family leave – generous maternity and paternity leave.
  • Pension – Sainsbury’s will match between 4-7% of your pension contributions.
  • Sainsbury’s share schemes – allowing you to buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices and the option to buy shares monthly from your gross salary to build up an investment.
  • Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

Responsibilities

  • As one of our Beauty Experts, you’ll help to position and sell our wide-range of beauty products, including our fantastic boutique brand.
  • You’ll bring a desire to provide exceptional service to all of our customers and we’ll provide industry-leading training, so you have all the product knowledge and understanding of the latest beauty trends to provide helpful and impartial advice.
  • We’ve thought of everything to help you do the best job you can – including planning which products go where in store – so you’ll always know exactly how to make the most of our stock and displays.
  • You’ll be the person who shows our customers that Sainsbury's is the place to go for the latest beauty products.
  • Whilst our Beauty Experts spend the majority of their time working within Beauty, we’ll ensure you are trained and supported to work within our General Merchandise team to support when needed.
  • We aim to make everyone who joins us be the best they can be and are committed to being a fully inclusive retailer where our customers love to shop, and our colleagues love to work!

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Beauty Expert position?

The pay rate for the Beauty Expert position is £12.00 per hour.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are part-time, 12 hours per week, specifically on Tuesday from 08:00 - 14:00 and Sunday from 14:00 - 20:00.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This position is a Fixed-Term Assignment, typically temporary over the festive period, but there may also be permanent opportunities available.

Where is the Beauty Expert role located?

The Beauty Expert role is located at the Herne Bay Store, Herne Bay, CT6 6GZ.

What type of training will I receive as a Beauty Expert?

You will receive industry-leading training to gain product knowledge and an understanding of the latest beauty trends, enabling you to provide helpful and impartial advice to customers.

Are there any employee discounts available?

Yes, employees receive a discount card for 10% off shopping at Sainsbury’s and other brands after four weeks, which increases to 15% on specific days.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits for employees include a discount card, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, shopping discounts, family leave, pension contributions, share schemes, and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Is there a minimum age requirement for this position?

Yes, Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age.

Will I be required to assist in areas outside of Beauty?

While the majority of your time will be spent in Beauty, you will be trained and supported to work within the General Merchandise team when needed.

When can I expect to receive my employee benefits?

Employee benefits, such as the discount card, begin after your initial four weeks of employment.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.

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