Sales Assistant

WHSmith Careers; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

WHSmith Careers is hiring a Sales Assistant in the United Kingdom. You’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to uphold our store standards.

The role emphasizes stock replenishment, tidy displays, and helping customers find what they need. You’ll join a supportive team focused on delivering a great in-store experience.

We value flexibility and positive, proactive attitudes, with opportunities to develop product knowledge and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Over 18's only due to lone working requirement.
• Experience delivering high standard customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carry out stock replenishment and keep store tidy and inviting.
• Maintain high standards of display and visual merchandising.
• Support colleagues and work as part of the team.

Skills

Customer focus

Team communication

Results driven

Job description

Over 18's only due to lone working requirement

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.

• salary
• pension scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• paid annual leave
• employee discounts
• 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.
• 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.