Main - Sales Assistant

WH Smith PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Retail partner deals

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

WHSmith PLC is seeking a customer-focused Sales Assistant to deliver exceptional service in our stores across the West of England. You’ll work independently or as part of a team to uphold our high store standards and help customers find what they’re looking for.

You’ll be part of a friendly team, contributing to stock replenishment, merchandising, and creating inviting shopping environments while supporting colleagues to achieve great results.

Qualifications

• Displays a passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to replenish stock and keep store tidy.
• Supports fast, friendly service and accurate product presentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carry out stock replenishment and maintain tidy store areas.
• Maintain high standards of display and merchandising to help customers find products.
• Be a supportive team member and assist colleagues as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Stock replenishment

Visual merchandising

Teamwork

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.