Sales Assistant - Toys R Us

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Sales Assistant - Toys R Us.

What type of contract is this position?

This position is a temporary contract.

How many hours per week will I be working?

You will be working 20 hours per week.

Will I be required to work on weekends?

Yes, the role requires working any 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Assistant?

The main responsibilities include delivering exceptional customer service, carrying out stock replenishment, maintaining store tidiness, meeting visual merchandising standards, and supporting colleagues.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What is the salary for this position?

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

Where is this job located?

The job is located at WHSmith - Toys R Us in Swansea, UK.

What qualities are the company looking for in a Sales Assistant?

The company is looking for a passion for customer service, confident communication skills, motivation to achieve results, and adaptability to meet company requirements and goals.

Are there any benefits provided to employees?

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

What type of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a fun and energetic work environment where children and families experience childhood wonder through toys and play.

What does the company value in their workplace culture?

The company values inclusivity and aims for colleagues to feel welcome and free to be themselves.

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.