Airside - Sales Assistant

WHSmith Careers; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Partner offers

Job summary

WHSmith is recruiting a Sales Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service across our airport stores. You’ll work independently or as part of a team to uphold our high store standards and help customers find what they need.

You’ll gain experience in stock replenishment, visual merchandising, and teamwork, with benefits including pension, generous annual leave, staff discounts and access to partner offers. Airport references & checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Delivering excellent customer service to all our customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment and keeping store tidy and inviting.

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.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Teamwork

Stock replenishment

Job description

As a Sales Assistant you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic 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 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

What being a Sales Assistant is all about:

• 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.

What our Stores would love to see:

• A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
• Confident in communicating within the team.
• Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
• Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.

How we reward our teams:

• We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.
• Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.
• Free bus travel on A1 A3 and A4 busses
• Free staff parking
• Other airport business partner discounts.
• 25% off holiday parking

About us:

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.