Airport Sales Assistant - Part Time

Funky Pigeon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Sales Assistant for WHSmith at Manchester Airport. This part-time position involves providing exceptional customer service, maintaining store standards, and working collaboratively with team members. Ideal candidates will be passionate about customer experiences and adaptable to meet company goals.

Benefits

Free car parking

First 4 weeks free travel using bus or Metrolink

Employee discounts

Pension and paid leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer experiences.
• Confident communicator within a team.
• Motivated to achieve high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carry out stock replenishment and maintain store tidiness.
• Support team members and collaborate effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Sales Assistant - WHSmith - Manchester Airport T1

Salary - £12.25 per hour

Contract Type - Part Time, Permanent

Hours per week - 33 hours

Shift Time - 05:00am - 12:00pm

Days - Flexible

Benefits: FREE CAR PARKING or FIRST 4 WEEKS FREE TRAVEL USING BUS OR METROLINK

As a Sales Assistant, you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to uphold our store standards. We want you, our customers, and our colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.

Airport Requirements:

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

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carry out stock replenishment, ensuring the store remains tidy and inviting.
• Maintain high standards of display and visual merchandising to help customers find products easily.
• Support team members and collaborate effectively.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Passion for providing excellent customer experiences.
• Confident communicator within a team.
• Motivated to achieve high standards.
• Adaptable to meet company goals.

Our Rewards:

Alongside salary, pension, paid leave, and employee discounts, we offer deals with retail partners to help you save money and create memories, such as meals, days out, or event tickets. Our Employee Assistance Programme supports your wellbeing—physical, mental, and financial.

About Us:

WHSmith has a rich heritage and is expanding in airports, hospitals, rail stations, and motorway services. Our goal is to be part of every journey, offering products for all. Our InMotion brand provides the latest tech accessories, and we’ve partnered with M&S and Costa Coffee to enhance our offerings. We aim to make every journey better for our customers.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming colleagues to be themselves.