Main - Sales Assistant

WHSmith Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

WHSmith is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and work either independently or as part of a team to uphold our store standards and proudly represent our brand. You’ll be responsible for stock replenishment, maintaining tidy, inviting displays, and helping customers find what they need while supporting your colleagues to deliver outstanding service every day.

Benefits include a pension scheme, cycle to work, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and access to our

Qualifications

• Delivering exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring store areas are tidy and inviting.
• Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising to help customers find what they need.
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.
• Passion for delivering exceptional in-store experiences.
• Confidence communicating within the team.
• Motivation to achieve high standards and results.
• Adaptability to meet company requirements and goals.

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

Customer service

Stock replenishment

Merchandising

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

No formal education stated

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.

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.