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Sainsbury's

16d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be of school leaver’s age or older. Check your country's school leaver age at the provided government link.
  • You’ll organize and display Tu and Habitat products, assist customers in finding items, suggest products, and reposition stock as trends change to enhance visibility and sales.

Requirements

  • Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please visit: https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school

Responsibilities

  • As one of our General Merchandise Assistants, you’ll help to position and sell our fantastic Tu and Habitat brands, and make sure our homeware and entertainment products are organised and displayed to catch our customers’ eyes.
  • You’ll need a good attention to detail and helping customers find whatever’s on their shopping list, as well as the ability to suggest other products they’ll love.
  • You’ll move products around and into the best position, as trends or seasons change - you could be bringing the garden furniture out when the sun is shining or the winter coats when the weather turns.
  • We’ve got all the tools to help know which products go where in store, so you’ll always know exactly how to make the most of our stock and displays.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the General Merchandise Assistant position?

The pay rate for the General Merchandise Assistant position is £12.00 per hour.

Where is the General Merchandise Assistant role located?

The role is located at Bybrook Store, Ashford, TN24 8YN.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position is part-time, with 22.5 hours of work per week, specifically on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00.

What type of contract is being offered for this job?

The contract being offered is a Fixed-Term Assignment.

What are the responsibilities of a General Merchandise Assistant?

As a General Merchandise Assistant, you'll help position and sell merchandise, organize displays, assist customers in finding products, and adjust product placements according to trends and seasons.

Is there a minimum age requirement for this position?

Yes, Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a discount card after four weeks, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, shopping discounts, family leave, a pension plan, share schemes, and wellbeing support.

When do employees receive their shopping discount?

Employees receive a 10% discount after four weeks, which increases to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and on paydays at Argos.

Can you provide any information about the training and development opportunities?

Sainsbury's is committed to helping employees be the best they can be, providing necessary tools and training to succeed in their roles.

Is this job environmentally friendly?

While the job details do not explicitly mention environmental practices, Sainsbury's is known for its commitment to sustainability in its business operations.

Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.