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Customer Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • 27d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, provide excellent customer service, manage your workload, adapt easily, communicate well, welcome feedback, and have good digital skills.
  • You will serve customers, keep the store tidy, monitor sales targets, engage with customers, build product knowledge, and use digital tools to enhance their shopping experience.

Requirements

  • Due to the nature of the role, we can’t consider applications from anyone under the age of 18. This is to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation.
  • Please only book an interview slot if you are able to fulfil the entire work pattern as advertised online.
  • 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 the Customer Assistant position?

The start date is 08/12/24 and the end date is 28/12/24.

What are the working hours for this role?

The work pattern is as follows: Week 1: Wednesday and Friday from 21:00 to 07:00; Week 2: Monday and Tuesday from 21:00 to 07:00.

Are applicants under the age of 18 eligible for this position?

No, due to health and safety legislation, we cannot consider applications from anyone under the age of 18.

Is there an induction process for successful applicants?

Yes, if your application is successful, you will be required to attend a mandatory induction which may take place at a different store location.

What are the proposed induction dates?

The proposed induction dates are Sunday, 8th of December or Monday, 9th of December at the Braehead store from 10:00 to 18:00.

What are the key responsibilities of a Customer Assistant?

Key responsibilities include serving customers efficiently, maintaining a clean and tidy store, monitoring sales targets, engaging with customers, building product knowledge, and utilizing digital tools for customer service.

Is there a specific skill set required for this role?

Yes, candidates should have high levels of customer service, attention to detail, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a good level of digital capability.

Does Marks & Spencer promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Marks & Spencer is committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy and encourages diverse applicants.

Can I book multiple interview slots for the same store?

No, please do not book multiple interviews for the same store. We will consider you for all roles across the store during your interview.

What should I do if I require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you require reasonable adjustments, please share your requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met.

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