Main - Sales Assistant

WHSmith Travel; Dartford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

WHSmith Travel in Darent Valley Hospital is recruiting a Sales Assistant for a 20 hour per week contract. The role involves delivering outstanding customer service, stocking shelves, and maintaining store standards, with shifts Monday to Friday 6am-10am.

You will work as part of a team within a WHSmith/M&S Simply Food franchise, aiming to provide fast, friendly service and a clean, inviting shopping environment for customers.

Qualifications

• A passion for providing an exceptional in-store experience.
• Able to maintain store standards and visual merchandising.
• Confident in communicating with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment and keeping areas tidy.
• Maintaining high display standards to help customers find items.
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Stock replenishment

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, then look no further. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic team in an M&SSimply Food store at Darent Valley Hospital.

Marks & Spencer and WHSmith are excited to be working together on a Franchise basis. These stores are all about delivering a fast and exceptional quality service and you could be part of this exciting growth plan!
This vacancy is for a 20 hr/week contract with the possibility of regular overtime. Contracted shift will be Monday to Friday 6am-10am.

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.

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.

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.