Job Description

Christmas Market Sales Person - Manchester

Beauty Scents Candles | 2 Positions Available

Location: Wooden Christmas Chalet, New Cathedral Street, Manchester

Contract: Fixed-term (7th November 2025 - 4th January 2026)

Salary: National Minimum Wage (10/hour for ages 18-20, 12.21/hour for ages 21+)

Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 3 days off / 3 days on, 4 days off (rotating)

Contract Type: Fixed-term seasonal employment

About Us

Beauty Scents Candles is a growing handmade candle business specializing in premium soy candles and wax melts. We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable sales people to join our team at one of the UK's most iconic Christmas markets!

The Opportunity

Work in the heart of Manchester's festive atmosphere, selling our beautiful handmade scented candles from a charming wooden Christmas chalet. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Christmas magic while earning competitive pay throughout the festive season.

Shift Pattern

Rotating schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off / 3 days on, 4 days off

Minimum commitment: 4 days per week

Flexibility required: Must be able to cover colleague shifts in case of illness or emergencies

Market open 7 days a week, so shifts may fall on any day including weekends

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations:

Open the chalet at 10:00 AM

Trade throughout the day (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)

Close the chalet at 8:00 PM

During Trading:

Serve customers and provide excellent customer service Share product knowledge about our handmade candles Handle cash and card payments via mobile app Record all sales using our mobile app on your smartphone Maintain attractive product displays throughout the day Manage stock by receiving and sorting deliveries Perform regular stock counts (once or twice weekly) Complete daily sales reports via Google Sheets Maintain WhatsApp communication with management throughout the day

Pre-Opening Setup:

Assist with initial chalet setup on 6th November (before market opening)

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

Available to work 4 days per week from 7th November 2025 to 4th January 2026 Flexible and able to cover colleague shifts in case of illness or emergencies Reliable commute: Must be able to arrive by 9:50 AM and get home safely after finishing at 8:05 PM Weekend transport: Must have confirmed transport options for Saturdays and Sundays Reliable and punctual - can commit to 10-hour shifts Own a smartphone with ability to download and use mobile apps Must be able to use WhatsApp and remain available via WhatsApp during working hours Comfortable using mobile apps for sales recording and card payments Excellent customer service skills and friendly personality Comfortable working in a busy, festive environment Physically able to stand for extended periods Strong communication skills in English Honest and trustworthy with cash handling Organized and detail-oriented for stock management Available for face-to-face meeting on 5th November Available for video interview on 3rd or 4th November

Desirable

:

Previous retail or market trading experience

Experience working in busy, customer-facing roles

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: National Minimum Wage (10/hour ages 18-20, 12.21/hour ages 21+) Weekly Pay: Paid every Friday Rotating Schedule: 4 on/3 off, 3 on/4 off pattern for work-life balance Full Training: Comprehensive product and sales training provided Festive Atmosphere: Work in one of the UK's best Christmas markets Fixed Contract: Guaranteed hours throughout the festive season Support: Ongoing management support via WhatsApp

Recruitment Timeline

Video Interviews: 3rd & 4th November 2025 Face-to-Face Meeting: 5th November 2025 Setup Day: 6th November 2025 Market Opens: 7th November 2025 Contract Ends: 4th January 2026

How to Apply

To apply, please provide the following information:

Availability Confirmation:

Can you commit to working 4 days per week from 7th November 2025 to 4th January 2026? Are you flexible and able to cover additional shifts in case of colleague illness or emergencies? Are you available for video interview on 3rd or 4th November? Are you available for face-to-face meeting on 5th November? Are you available for setup on 6th November? Mobile & Technology: Do you own a smartphone? Are you comfortable using WhatsApp and mobile apps for sales and payments? Can you remain available via WhatsApp during working hours (10 AM - 8 PM)? Commute & Travel Details (CRITICAL - Please provide full details): Can you reliably arrive at New Cathedral Street, Manchester by 9:50 AM? Can you reliably get home after finishing work at 8:05 PM? What is your planned method of transport? (e.g., car, bus, tram, train, combination) How long will your journey take from home to work? How long will your journey take from work to home? Provide specific details of your planned journey route (e.g., bus numbers, tram lines, train times)

WEEKEND TRANSPORT - Specifically confirm:

How will you commute on Saturdays? (Include transport details and times) How will you commute on Sundays? (Include transport details and times) Are weekend transport schedules different from weekdays?
Please send your CV and answers to ALL the above questions.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M1 1AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:

Manchester M1 1AD (required)
Work Location: In person