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Retail Sales Assistant

Dreams
Pay £13.0k per year
Location Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 1AD, United Kingdom
Contract time Part time

The Breakroom Take

5.7

Rated 5.7 out of 10, based on 120 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Good shift notice
  • Respectful managers

About Dreams

Dreams makes and sells beds, mattresses, bedroom furniture and bed linen.

Job description from Dreams

About us: At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. Together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs. With over 200 stores nationwide, you`ll join our team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you. Dreams. Love your job. In your dream role, you`ll receive: - Competitive salary: £13,000 achievable on target earnings - Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with extra special peak incentives. - Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. - Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. - Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction gives you the best possible start to your career with us, Whether it`s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams, with progression opportunities as your experience grows. - Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. - New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay The job: Working as part of our Retail team in Edge Lane for 20 hours a week, on a temporary 12 month contract, to cover maternity leave you will be a vital part of the store`s success. We want every store visit to be exceptional for our customers, so you`ll work closely with members of the public to understand their needs and advise them on high-value purchases. Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day - Making our customers feel at home through exceptional service. At Dreams, this means listening to customer`s needs and guiding them, asking the right questions at the right time to find the perfect fit. - Being on hand every step of the way whilst customers browse in store, from greeting at the door to getting to know them and their sleep preferences. - Becoming a Sleepmatch Master, using our market-leading sleep technology to help customers choose the right mattress just for them. Sleepmatch is our bit of wizardry that makes the bed buying process simple and you`ll love it! - Helping to make the store look its absolute best, from general housekeeping and cleaning to updating displays. This is the type of person we`re dreaming of: - People-first: You will have an engaging and positive personality, plus a natural ability to bond with customers. - Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you`ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. - Motivated: Whilst no previous sales experience is necessary, you will need to have the determination and motivation to work towards KPIs and sales targets. - Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making our stores an enjoyable place to work, where each member of the team feels included and respected. - Willing to learn: A great night`s sleep is personal, so natural curiosity and willingness to learn will make you an excellent Bed Expert. - Flexible: You`ll need to be able to commit to working 20 hours per week. Our stores are awake 7 days a week, so this role will involve working weekends and bank holidays. On these busy days, you`ll have the opportunity earn even more commission!

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Job insights from Breakroom

Retail and sales assistants:

Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services

What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:

  • Serve and advise customers
  • Take delivery of goods and stock
  • Arrange and display goods
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
  • Keep the store clean and tidy

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Dealing with customers
  • Standing
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Heavy lifting
  • Cleaning
  • Physical activities

Map

Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 1AD, United Kingdom

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What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Dreams pay sales advisors enough to live on?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    75% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Dreams pay sales advisors market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    57% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do sales advisors at Dreams get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    58% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Dreams pay sales advisors sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do sales advisors at Dreams do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • 4+ weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do sales advisors get of their shift pattern at Dreams?

    Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 17% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 13% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 71% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do sales advisors at Dreams worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do sales advisors at Dreams get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    75% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for sales advisors at Dreams to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    35% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it for sales advisors to book a holiday at Dreams?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    41% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Dreams managers change sales advisors shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    55% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for sales advisors to take sick leave at Dreams?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do sales advisors at Dreams feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do sales advisors at Dreams get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    58% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for sales advisors to work at Dreams?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do sales advisors at Dreams enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    73% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do sales advisors at Dreams recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do sales advisors get enough training when they start at Dreams?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are sales advisors given support to progress at Dreams?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 71% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do sales advisors think Dreams head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    96% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do sales advisors feel well informed about how Dreams is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    78% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Dreams

What Dreams employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Nonr

    Worst thing

    Over promoted middle management who make poor decisions.

    1.0

    Assistant manager at Dreams, March 2025

  • Best thing

    Nothing

    Worst thing

    Management, lack of staff, lonely, no encouragement, only negative

    2.1

    IT technician at Dreams, February 2025

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  • Best thing

    The pay and some colleagues

    Worst thing

    Company treats as a number and doesn't pay enough for what they exspect of you. Morework same pay

    8.0

    Delivery driver at Dreams, December 2024

  • Best thing

    Getting to be my authentic self with customers to connect with them

    Worst thing

    Base salary before commission is below national minimum wage

    6.7

    Sales advisor at Dreams, September 2024

  • Best thing

    The store team, the pay

    Worst thing

    Workload
    Poor communication from head office
    No consultation with retail teams with new initiatives or processes which make job harder or less efficient
    Cutting overtime and headcount to protect massive profits despite struggling to recruit for vacancies, leading to overworking and burn out
    Difficult to take breaks

    4.6

    Store manager at Dreams, July 2023

  • Best thing

    it feels rewarding especially with commision. its incredibly interesting and fun to learn new things.

    Worst thing

    there are quite a lot of times where the shop is empty so and there is nothing to do except sit around

    9.0

    Sales advisor at Dreams, July 2023

  • Best thing

    Lots of downtime

    Worst thing

    -Expected to act like a manger for no extra pay
    -No assistant managers or supervisors
    -Expected to train new staff as a sales assistant
    -Lowest commission of any retailers of similar products
    -No sick pay
    -No flexibility
    -Work every saturday and bank holiday
    -No real benefits
    -No incentives
    -Old outdated systems
    -Old fashioned styles
    -Overpriced products
    -Customer services hard to deal with

    1.5

    Sales advisor at Dreams, September 2022

  • Best thing

    the pay, the experience, laid back environment

    Worst thing

    no weekends off no discussion unless u use your holiday but my manager personally gets annoyed at that and says it looks like i’m more exited for time off than time in (like any normal person i’d rather be with my family what a shocker!) absolutely no bank holidays off no matter what unless it’s an emergency and only if the big boss thinks it’s an emergency, barely any career progression in sight

    2.1

    Sales advisor at Dreams, March 2022

  • Best thing

    Well paid, good discounts, great team, incentives and bonuses

    Worst thing

    Poor work/life balance, no weekends off, late night working unpaid overtime, poor communication between departments

    6.0

    Store manager at Dreams, March 2022

  • Best thing

    It's very casual at times, we can be left to get on with various things, or we can relax and take breaks when we want (unpaid) The team is good but we're all stuck here as there's nothing that pays much more than this for the experience we collectively have.

    Worst thing

    You'll work 95% of all weekends.
    There is no official sick pay. If you're sick, you better come in or lose a day's wages.
    Far too many KPI targets to hit every week.
    Sleepmatch is a joke as its a glorified weighing scale.
    There is little to no progression as staff tend to stay where they are, and yet they'll put you on insanely long training courses for management roles, yet someone from outside the company can become a manager here with a little bit of training.... Yet they really don't know what they're doing half the time.

    1.3

    Sales assistant at Dreams, June 2021

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