Sales Assistant - M&S

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Sales Assistant - M&S.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Colchester General Hospital in Essex, UK.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The position is a permanent contract.

How many hours will I work per week?

The role requires working 10 hours per week.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What is the salary for this role?

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

What skills are desired for this Sales Assistant position?

Desired skills include strong communication and listening skills, great organization skills, strong attention to detail, a passion for providing great customer service, and the ability to work as part of a team.

What kind of training will be provided for this role?

Full training is provided for this role.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and access to retail partner deals, as well as support through the Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing.

What shift pattern is expected for this position?

The shift pattern is flexible but does not include night shifts.

Is this position inclusive?

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

What is the main focus of the Sales Assistant role?

The main focus is to deliver exceptional customer service, maintain high store standards, and engage proactively with customers.

What environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a hospital environment, specifically within Colchester General Hospital.

WHSmith

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.