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General Merchandise Assistant

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Sainsbury's

Sep 7

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

Requirements

  • - Love food, but also have an eye for fashion, interiors, homeware or gaming?
  • - Good attention to detail
  • - Ability to help customers find whatever’s on their shopping list
  • - Ability to suggest other products they’ll love
  • - Willingness to move products around as trends or seasons change
  • - Must have passed the school leaver’s age

Responsibilities

  • - Help to position and sell our fantastic Tu and Habitat brands
  • - Make sure our homeware and entertainment products are organised and displayed to catch our customers’ eyes
  • - Assist customers in finding whatever’s on their shopping list
  • - Suggest other products customers may love
  • - Move products around and into the best position as trends or seasons change
  • - Use tools to know which products go where in store
  • - Make the most of our stock and displays

FAQs

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

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

Where is the job location?

The job is located at Upton Store, Wirral, CH49 6QG.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are full-time, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

Is this position permanent?

Yes, this is a permanent contract type.

What main responsibilities will I have as a General Merchandise Assistant?

As a General Merchandise Assistant, you will help position and sell Tu and Habitat brands, organize and display homeware and entertainment products, assist customers, and adjust product placements based on trends or seasons.

What skills are required for this job?

You will need good attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to suggest products to customers.

When do employees start receiving discounts after joining?

Employees start receiving a discount card after four weeks of employment.

What discounts can I expect as an employee?

You can expect a 10% discount on shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, which increases to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays and on every payday at Argos.

Are there opportunities for career development or support at Sainsbury's?

Yes, Sainsbury's aims to help all employees be the best they can be and is committed to being an inclusive retailer.

What additional benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive benefits such as free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, shopping discounts, family leave, pension matching, share schemes, and wellbeing support.

Is there a minimum age requirement for this job?

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

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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.