Christmas Customer Assistant - Food - Southend on Sea

Marks and Spencer; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Customer Assistant in our Food section to be at the frontline of the UK's fastest growing retailer. You will deliver five-star service, effectively recommend and sell our newest food products, and use Sparks and in-store devices to enhance the customer experience.

Join a high-energy team, stay resilient under pressure, and thrive in a role that shares shifts across Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays with flexibility for full-time hours during peak weeks.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure retail environment.
• Flexible and willing to work across store areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide five-star service and sell new food products to customers.
• Assist customers using Sparks and in-store devices for a seamless experience.
• Work across various store areas and shifts as needed.
• Remain sharp, fast, and focused during peak store times.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Resilience

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Sparks system

In-store devices

Job description

All the details

Work Pattern:

• Sunday: 06:00 - 11:15


• Friday: 13:00 - 19:30


• Saturday: 14:00 - 19:15

Due to operational requirements, all successful candidates may be asked to work up to full time hours in the weeks commencing 13th and 20th December.

Join M&S as a Customer Assistant in our Food section, where you'll be at the frontline of the UK's fastest growing retailer. We're not just looking for someone to fill shelves – we need down-to-earth colleagues who thrive under pressure, deliver five-star service at pace, and embrace the transformation we're driving.

We're seeking passionate individuals who not only take pride in their knowledge of M&S Food products but are also ready to roll their sleeves up and go again, day in and day out, meeting strong customer demand head-on.

You'll be a resilient and committed brand ambassador who's ready to raise the bar by confidently recommending and selling our newest food products to our customers. Through remarkable service you'll make sure our customers feel truly valued every time they shop with us.

At M&S, our customers don't wait. You'll thrive in a high-pressure environment, staying sharp, fast, and focused when the store is at its busiest. You'll go above and beyond, to serve, sell, fill and help drive growth in sales.

Being digitally confident is essential. You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks and our in-store devices, to enhance the customer experience and ensure they get the products they want when they need them.

Being a team player is crucial. You'll contribute to a positive, high-energy environment, where everyone works hard and supports each other in delivering a seamless customer experience.

Flexibility is also vital. You should be poised to work across various areas of the store, adapting to the changing demands of the retail environment. No two shifts will look the same – and you'll embrace the challenge.

This is a frontline role, not for the faint-hearted. But for those who are ready to roll up their sleeves, there's huge opportunity. Are you ready for it?

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