Sales Assistant - Toys R Us

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Sales Assistant – Toys R Us.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located at WHSmith – Toys R Us in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.

What type of contract is offered for this job?

The contract type offered is Permanent.

How many hours per week will I be working?

You will be working 15 hours per week.

What days of the week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work any 3 out of 7 days, including weekends.

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Assistant in this role?

Main responsibilities include delivering exceptional customer service, conducting engaging product demonstrations, creating a fun environment, carrying out stock replenishment, maintaining store standards, and supporting colleagues.

What skills or qualities are preferred for this position?

Preferred skills and qualities include a passion for customer experience, confident communication, motivation to achieve results, and adaptability to meet company requirements and goals.

What kind of rewards and benefits can I expect?

Rewards and benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and access to deals from retail partners. Additionally, there is an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.

What does WHSmith place importance on regarding its employees?

WHSmith places importance on being an inclusive employer, ensuring that all colleagues feel welcome and free to be themselves.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What is the maximum salary for this role?

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

When is the shift pattern for this role?

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

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.