Sales Assistant

Whsmithcareers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK seeks a Sales Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and maintain store standards. The role includes stock management and teamwork. Applicants should have 5 years of continuous references and a Criminal Records Bureau Check. Flexible working, along with benefits such as paid leave and employee discounts, is offered. Join a team committed to creating memorable customer experiences as part of the company’s growth in airports, hospitals, and more.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years continuous references from employment or education.
• Criminal Records Bureau Check to be completed by WHSmith.
• Photographic ID required (passport or UK Driving Licence).

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Manage stock replenishment and store tidiness.
• Maintain high standards of display and merchandising.
• Support colleagues and work as part of a team.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Motivation to achieve results

Job description

Fully flexible - full time - 39 hours including weekend working. As a Sales Assistant you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. We want you, our customers, and our colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.

Airport Requirements

• 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
• Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
• Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence

What being a Sales Assistant is all about

• Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
• Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

What our Stores would love to see

• A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
• Confident in communicating within the team.
• Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
• Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.

How we reward our teams

We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.

Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.

About us

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.