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Sales Assistant

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WHSmith

13d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should be passionate about customer experience, confident in team communication, motivated to achieve results, and adaptable to meet company goals.
  • You will provide exceptional customer service, replenish stock, maintain store tidiness, ensure appealing displays, and support your team in creating an inviting shopping experience.

Requirements

  • A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
  • Confident in communicating within the team.
  • Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
  • Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering an exceptional customer service to all customers.
  • Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
  • Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
  • Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Sales Assistant at WHSmith in Chipping Norton.

What is the contract type for this role?

The contract type for this role is permanent.

How many hours will I be working per week?

You will be working 7 hours per week.

Are there any weekend shifts required?

Yes, the role includes working on weekends.

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Assistant?

The main responsibilities include delivering exceptional customer service, stock replenishment, maintaining store standards, and supporting colleagues.

What qualities is WHSmith looking for in a Sales Assistant?

WHSmith is looking for a passion for customer service, confident communication skills within the team, motivation to achieve results, and adaptability to meet company goals.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are flexible but do not include night shifts.

What is the hourly salary for this job?

The salary for this position is up to £11.50 per hour.

Where is the job location?

The job is located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, UK.

Are there employee benefits associated with this position?

Yes, benefits include a pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and deals from retail partners to help save money.

Does WHSmith provide support for employee wellbeing?

Yes, WHSmith has an Employee Assistance Programme to support employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

What is the position type for this job?

The position type is part time.

Does WHSmith welcome diversity in the workplace?

Yes, WHSmith is proud to be an inclusive employer and wants all colleagues to feel welcome and free to be themselves.

The Global Travel Retailer

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street. Each of our stores and formats is tailored to meet the needs of our customers journeys; we’re the trusted home of travel essentials for the world’s travelling customer. We already operate in over 100 airports around the globe and we’re continuing to expand with a growing presence of WHSmith at international airports, and the expansion of our US businesses – Marshall Retail Group for speciality retail and InMotion, our world-leading digital and tech accessories business in travel locations - into new markets. On the high street, we’ve supported generations of customers on their journeys through life with everything from learning to read, going to school, accessing essential Post Office services to finding a great book. And our fast-growing online brands offer our customers another convenient way to shop, with personalised gifts and cards from FunkyPigeon.com and bestselling books and stationery from WHSmith.co.uk. At the heart of our business are our people and our customers. As a diverse group of over 14,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business. Whether our colleagues are based in our stores, our distribution centres or our support centres, we’re committed to providing the opportunity for each and every member of the WHSmith team to be themselves, build their skillset, and progress on their journey with us. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better.