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Sales Assistant - M&S Simply Food - M&S Simply Food - Wythenshawe

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WHSmith

Oct 26

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Strong communication and listening skills.
  • Great organisation skills plus strong attention to detail.
  • A passion for providing great customer service.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, supporting your colleagues and helping to deliver the daily activities.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering exceptional customer service experience on the shop floor and at service points putting the customer before task every time.
  • Delivering ‘best in town’ standards through presentation, availability and keeping the store clean and tidy.
  • Having great product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services to customers.
  • Proactively engaging with customers to understand their needs and make recommendations.
  • Working as part of a winning Team: pulling together, you can adapt to what can be a changing fast-paced environment.

FAQs

What is the contract type for the Sales Assistant position?

The contract type for the Sales Assistant position is permanent.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for the Sales Assistant role are 16 hours per week, from 0530 to 1100 over 3 days, including a Saturday.

What type of store is this position for?

This position is for M&S Simply Food located in Wythenshawe Hospital.

Is previous experience necessary for this job?

Previous experience is not necessary as full training is provided, but strong communication and customer service skills are preferred.

What is the pay rate for this role?

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

Are there any specific skills that are beneficial for this position?

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

What kind of team environment can one expect in this role?

The Sales Assistant role involves working as part of a winning team, adapting to a fast-paced environment, and supporting colleagues in daily activities.

Who can apply for this job?

Anyone who meets the skills and experience requirements, including a passion for providing great customer service, can apply for this job.

What rewards and benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are rewarded with a range of benefits including salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and various deals from retail partners.

Are there any specific working conditions for this role?

The role is part-time, with a flexible shift pattern that does not include night shifts.

What support is available for employees’ wellbeing?

Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that provides support and guidance for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Is WHSmith an inclusive employer?

Yes, WHSmith is proud to be an inclusive employer and aims to create a welcoming environment where colleagues feel free to be themselves.

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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.

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