Hiring retail staff?

Through Temper, you can easily hire qualified freelancers exactly when you need them. From freelance retail associates to sales assistants and cashiers, you have no fixed commitments and only pay for hours worked.

Post your shift, select flexible professionals based on their skills and ratings, and build a reliable freelance pool around your business.

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Find zzp sales associates

A busy store and in need of extra sales support? Find an experienced freelance sales associate through Temper who can professionally assist customers and boost sales. Our freelancers have proven experience, are rated by previous clients, and are available immediately—even last-minute.

With transparent pricing, you only pay for the hours worked, with no hidden fees. Build a reliable pool of your favorite sales associates and call them in whenever needed. Insurance is included with every shift, and your admin stays simple with automated invoicing and clear reporting.

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Discover experienced retail workers

Looking for an experienced freelance retail worker to assist customers, stock shelves, and maintain a tidy store? Temper gives you access to the largest pool of independent professionals, all with verified experience and ratings from previous employers. Easily select the retail worker who fits your needs and hire them flexibly, without long-term contracts.

You only pay for hours worked, with no hidden fees. Plus, you can build a reliable freelance pool, ensuring you always have trusted retail staff available when needed.

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Experienced cashiers

Need a reliable freelance cashier with excellent customer service and cash handling skills? Find independent cashiers through Temper who are efficient, experienced, and ready to work. Our freelancers are rated by previous employers, so you can choose the right people based on skills and feedback.

You only pay for hours worked, with no hidden costs or long-term commitments. Automated invoicing and smart reports keep your administration simple.

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Find flexible sales assistants

A successful store starts with the right team. Find experienced freelance sales assistants through Temper who are ready to support customers, manage inventory, and assist with store operations. Whether you need temporary reinforcements or a long-term flexible workforce, freelance sales assistants allow you to scale up and down easily—without fixed contracts or obligations.

You only pay for hours worked, and your administration stays simple with our scheduling dashboard, automated invoicing, and included insurance.

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How Temper’s offer is unique

Reliable professionals you can count on

Post your shift on the platform and select verified professionals based on their ratings and skills. Rest assured—all professionals are covered for liability, accidents, and sick leave.

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Scale up or down without risk

Hire extra workers quickly and adjust as needed. No commitments—always the right people at the right time.

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Simple & fully compliant

Automated invoicing, detailed reporting, and a scheduling dashboard. Fully compliant with regulations and including insurance for every freelancer.

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Transparent costs

Total costs start from £16 per hour. Pay an hourly rate starting at £12.50 plus a flat platform fee of £3.50 for each hour worked. That's all. Plus, with Temper Insights, you get up-to-date data on average rates by job in each sector.

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"Temper has been a huge help for our business. It takes the hassle out of recruitment during busy periods and it offers a variety of workers that supplements our peak periods. The Temper team are helpful and flexible in assisting us during the hardest period of the year!." – Ibrahim

"We've employed members of staff from Temper, and we could not speak more highly of the people they have supplied. It gave us the opportunity to get through busy periods with high success rate, which is pleasing as a business! We are very happy with the relationship between the 2 of us!" – Luke

"Temper has been a great help during our busier periods at Carpo. The platform makes it easy to find reliable, high-quality staff, even at short notice. We love the flexibility to choose who best fits each shift, and the team at Temper has been super supportive throughout." – Sephora

"The two Temper account managers helped me through a very hectic period. Their support, kindness and professionalism meant more than I can express. They put a huge smile on my face and reminded me how valuable Temper is to Reiss." - Natasha

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Looking for skilled retail professionals?

Whether you need a sales associate, cashier, or sales assistant, Temper helps you find experienced freelancers who meet your needs.Post a shift on our platform and select top freelancers based on their experience, skills, and ratings. This way, you always work with reliable professionals who fit your business.

Temper makes workforce management flexible and transparent. There are no fixed contracts or obligations—you only pay for hours worked. With our scheduling dashboard, you maintain full visibility over staffing and costs, while automated invoicing keeps your administration effortless.

Safe working conditions are one of our core values. Every freelancer is insured for liability, accidents, and sick leave, so you can hire with confidence and no risks.

By building a flexible pool of your favorite freelancers, you can quickly respond to busy periods and unexpected absences. Keep your store fully staffed with familiar faces—without unnecessary costs or admin burdens.

FAQ on freelancers in retail

How quickly can I find retail freelancers via Temper?

Post a shift in minutes and start receiving applications within hours. With a large network of freelance retail workers, sales associates, and cashiers, even last-minute staffing is possible—even during peak times.

Sign up for free and start filling your shifts today.

What are the benefits of retail freelancers compared to permanent staff?

Freelancers offer maximum flexibility—you only pay for worked hours and aren’t tied to long-term contracts. Scale up during busy periods and downsize when it’s quieter—without extra payroll costs or employer risks.

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What is the average hourly rate for hiring retail freelancers via Temper?

Depending on the location, hourly rates range between €15 and €21. This rate is fully transparent and includes insurance, with no hidden costs or obligations. A platform fee of €3.90 per worked hour applies.

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