Sales Assistant

WHSmith

Oct 19, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Customer Relations
Sales & Business Development

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Delivering an exceptional customer service to all 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.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sales Assistant position?

The working hours for the Sales Assistant position are based on a 12-hour contract, with additional overtime available, working 5 out of 7 days per week, including weekends.

What qualifications or skills are required for this role?

The role requires a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, confident communication skills, motivation to achieve results, and adaptability to meet company requirements and goals.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time, with a 12-hour contract.

What is the salary for the Sales Assistant position?

The salary for the Sales Assistant position is up to £11.50 per hour.

Are there any employee benefits offered?

Yes, WHSmith offers various employee benefits, including a pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.

Is the Sales Assistant position fixed-term or permanent?

The Sales Assistant position is fixed-term.

Where is the Sales Assistant role located?

The Sales Assistant role is located at WHSmith in Elgin, St Giles Centre, Morayshire, UK.

What type of store is this position for?

This position is for a high street store.

Will I be required to work nights?

No, the shift pattern is flexible and does not include night shifts.

What does the Sales Assistant role involve?

The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, carrying out stock replenishment, maintaining store standards, ensuring displays and merchandising are up to standard, and supporting colleagues.

WHSmith

The Global Travel Retailer

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1972

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street. Each of our stores and formats is tailored to meet the needs of our customers journeys; we’re the trusted home of travel essentials for the world’s travelling customer. We already operate in over 100 airports around the globe and we’re continuing to expand with a growing presence of WHSmith at international airports, and the expansion of our US businesses – Marshall Retail Group for speciality retail and InMotion, our world-leading digital and tech accessories business in travel locations - into new markets. On the high street, we’ve supported generations of customers on their journeys through life with everything from learning to read, going to school, accessing essential Post Office services to finding a great book. And our fast-growing online brands offer our customers another convenient way to shop, with personalised gifts and cards from FunkyPigeon.com and bestselling books and stationery from WHSmith.co.uk. At the heart of our business are our people and our customers. As a diverse group of over 14,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business. Whether our colleagues are based in our stores, our distribution centres or our support centres, we’re committed to providing the opportunity for each and every member of the WHSmith team to be themselves, build their skillset, and progress on their journey with us. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better.