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Customer Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Liverpool

Requirements

  • Successful candidates will be required to flex up between December 15th- 28th with additional hours
  • Must work be able to work on December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th
  • 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 are the working hours for the Customer Assistant position?

The working hours for the Customer Assistant position are Thursday from 22:00 to 08:00.

Are there additional work requirements during the holiday season?

Yes, successful candidates will be required to flex up between December 15th-28th and must be available to work on December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 26th.

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 to enhance customer service.

What qualities are important for a Customer Assistant?

Important qualities include high levels of customer service, attention to detail, adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships.

Does Marks & Spencer have an inclusion and diversity policy?

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

Can I request adjustments during the recruitment process?

Yes, you can share any requirements for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and the company will make efforts to meet your needs for a fair assessment.

How does Marks & Spencer support employee development?

Marks & Spencer provides training to help employees build expert product knowledge and utilize digital tools effectively in customer service.

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