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Customer Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You must deliver excellent customer service, manage your workload, be adaptable, listen well, use digital tools, and actively seek and act on feedback with strong communication skills.
  • You will serve customers, maintain store cleanliness, meet sales targets, engage with customers to understand their needs, recommend products, and utilize digital tools for exceptional service.

Requirements

  • High levels of customer service
  • Committed to delivering excellent work with great attention to detail
  • Open to and acts upon feedback, asking for this regularly
  • Takes accountability for planning and managing own workload efficiently
  • Strong communication skills
  • Adaptable to changing situations
  • Builds positive relationships by being a good listener
  • Good level of digital capability

Responsibilities

  • Serve our customers efficiently, both on the shop floor and at service points
  • Keep the store clean and tidy, ensuring that our shelves are always stocked with product
  • Monitor and deliver on the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions and selling opportunities
  • Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, make recommendations and deliver remarkable service throughout their visit to store.
  • Build expert product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services
  • We’ll give you the training to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to deliver for the customer every time

FAQs

What is the start and end date for this position?

The start date for this position is 08/12/24, and the end date is 28/12/24.

What is the work pattern for the Customer Assistant role?

The work pattern is as follows: Week 1 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 06.00 to 10.00; Week 2 - Sunday, Monday, Saturday from 06.00 to 10.00.

Where will the induction take place?

The induction will take place at the Braehead store, on either Sunday 8th or Monday 9th of December from 10.00 to 18.00.

Will I be required to travel for the induction?

Yes, if your application is successful, you may be required to travel to attend the mandatory induction, which might differ from your base store.

What kind of training will I receive?

You will receive training to utilize all digital tools and communication channels to deliver excellent service to customers.

How should I approach booking an interview?

Please only book an interview slot if you can fulfill the entire work pattern as advertised, and do not book multiple interviews for the same store.

What are the key responsibilities of the Customer Assistant role?

Key responsibilities include serving customers efficiently, keeping the store clean and tidy, monitoring sales targets, engaging with customers, and building product knowledge.

Is there an emphasis on customer service in this job?

Yes, high levels of customer service are a key capability required for this role.

Are flexible working options available for this role?

Yes, we are happy to talk about flexible working opportunities.

How does Marks & Spencer support diversity and inclusion?

Marks & Spencer is committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities Policy and welcomes candidates to share any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Forward thinking, future-focused and digital-first retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We hold ourselves to a very high standard here at M&S. That much has never changed. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to the creation of some of the nation’s most loved products. But a rapidly changing world demands that we change along with it. M&S has been at the forefront of social change for the past 134 years, and we’re determined to keep it that way. Setting bolder goals and giving our people the space and resources to achieve them. Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve over 32 million customers. But what about tomorrow? We’ve put customer-focused digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering people to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business.

Benefits

  • Colleague Discount

    Receive 20% discounts in-store for you and members of your household

  • Bonus

    We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance

  • Pay

    Our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year

  • Life Assurance

    Life cover of twice your salary up to age 70 which is double when you join your M&S pension savings plan