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Weekend Sales Assistant

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WHSmith

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need 5 years continuous references, a successful CRB check, and photographic ID (passport or UK Driving Licence).
  • You will provide excellent customer service, replenish stock, maintain a tidy store, enhance visual displays, and support your team daily.

Requirements

  • 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
  • Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
  • Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

  • Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our 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 are the working hours for the Weekend Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are Saturday and Sunday, with a wide range available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, offering contracts for 10 hours and 16 hours.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type is temporary.

What are the requirements to work at the airport?

You will need to provide 5 years of continuous references, pass a Criminal Records Bureau Check, and present a photographic ID, such as a passport or UK Driving Licence.

What will my responsibilities be as a Sales Assistant?

You will deliver exceptional customer service, carry out stock replenishment, maintain store presentation, and support your colleagues as part of a team.

What qualities does WHSmith look for in a Sales Assistant?

WHSmith seeks individuals who are passionate about customer experience, confident communicators, motivated to achieve great results, and adaptable to company requirements.

How does WHSmith reward its employees?

Employees receive a salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and access to deals with retail partners to help save money and enhance experiences.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This position is part-time.

What is the maximum salary for this role?

The maximum salary for the Weekend Sales Assistant position is £11.50 per hour.

In which location is this job based?

This job is based at Birmingham Airport, West Midlands, UK.

What type of business is WHSmith involved in?

WHSmith operates in airports, hospitals, rail stations, and motorway services, focusing on enhancing customer experiences throughout life's journeys.

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.