Penguin Marketing
Sales Assistant
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Manchester, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
8 September 2026
What they need
We are currently expanding our Manchester sales team and are looking for motivated, outgoing and ambitious individuals to join us as Sales Assistants.
This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys working with people, wants to improve their communication and commercial skills, and is looking for a role where strong performance can lead to further responsibility and progression.
Previous sales experience is not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Sales Assistant, you will work on behalf of established brands, helping to create positive customer experiences and generate new customer interest through face-to-face sales and marketing activity.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Speaking with potential customers and building rapport
- Presenting products, services and promotions clearly
- Answering customer questions and providing relevant information
- Working towards personal and team performance goals
- Representing client brands professionally
- Attending regular sales training and development sessions
- Working closely with experienced team members
- Continuously developing your communication, sales and leadership skills
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Confident and comfortable communicating with new people
- Ambitious and motivated to develop
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Comfortable working towards targets
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Interested in long-term progression opportunities
Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sport or other people-focused environments may be useful, but it is not required.
Career Progression
We believe strongly in developing people from within the organisation.
Those who perform well can have the opportunity to progress into areas such as:
- Team leadership
- Sales coaching
- Recruitment
- Management
- Campaign development
- Business development
- Office management
Progression is based on performance, attitude and ability rather than simply time spent within the company.
Travel Opportunities
As part of our continued growth, there are opportunities for team members to take part in a range of UK and international experiences.
These can include:
- International business trips
- Overseas networking events
- UK training events
- Company incentives and team trips
- Development opportunities with teams in different locations
Travel opportunities are designed to give high-performing team members additional experience, exposure and the opportunity to build their professional network.
What We Offer
- Full training provided
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Performance-related earning opportunities
- Clear progression opportunities
- Leadership and management development
- Regular incentives and team events
- UK and international travel opportunities
- A supportive, competitive and fast-paced working environment
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can develop new skills, work with an ambitious team and progress based on your performance, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Apply today to be considered for our Sales Assistant opportunities in Manchester.
Work Location: In person
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