Entry Level Sales Opportunity: Sales Associate

Portsmouth – Full Time Equivalent – Immediate Start Availability

Are you looking for a role where your contributions are recognised and where you can build experience in a fast-paced, people-focused environment

Please note: Full-Time Equivalent availability is needed for this opportunity (5 full days per week between Monday and Saturday).

Our Portsmouth-based client is currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Entry Level Sales Associates on a full-time equivalent basis. You will be representing the client through event-based sales campaigns across the Portsmouth area and surrounding locations.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy meeting new people, working in a team-focused environment, and developing valuable communication and sales skills while engaging with customers at live events and campaign locations.

What’s needed to be successful in this entry-level role

• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in face-to-face interactions
• A proactive mindset and positive attitude
• Full-Time Equivalent availability (5 full days per week)

Benefits of the Role:

• Opportunities for individuals looking to build long-term careers.
• A sociable and supportive team environment with regular social activities, including bowling, BBQs, mini golf, and team nights out.
• Office competitions, performance-based incentives, recognition opportunities, and team events available throughout the year, including a Christmas party.
• National & International Travel: National and international travel opportunities may be available, with previous destinations including Turkey and upcoming opportunities including the R&R to Greece in 2026.
• A lively office environment with two office dachshunds!

Role Responsibilities:

• Represent a range of brands associated with our client
• Engage confidently with customers in face-to-face sales environments
• Attend initial training with ongoing coaching and development opportunities
• Travel to different campaign locations and provide feedback on performance
• Maintain a confident, professional, and positive approach when representing the client

Our client values the people who work with them and believes hard work should be recognised. This opportunity operates on a subcontracted basis. Earnings consist of a uncapped commission and performance incentives. Full coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support are provided to help individuals develop skills and confidence within a customer-facing environment.

Our client welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds. Experience in the following areas may be beneficial but is not essential: customer service, sales representative, marketing assistant, direct sales, field sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, front of house, direct marketing, sales assistant, or other customer-facing roles.

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 are available 5 full days per week, between Mon-Sat.

Immediate Start Roles are based in Central Portsmouth.

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