Sales Assistant

Funky Pigeon; Edgware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and maintain store standards. The role involves stock replenishment, visual merchandising, and teamwork to create an inviting shopping experience. Ideal candidates will be passionate, communicative, and motivated to achieve results.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for providing an exceptional in-store experience.
• Confidence in communicating within the team.
• Motivation to achieve excellent results and standards.
• Adaptability to meet company requirements and goals.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Replenishing stock and ensuring store areas are tidy.
• Maintaining high standards of display and visual merchandising.
• Supporting colleagues as part of a team.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Motivation

Adaptability

Job description

Sales Assistant – WHSmith – [Insert Location]

Contract Type: [Permanent/Temporary]

Working hours: [Full detail of working hours]

WH Smith has a remarkable heritage and has occupied its place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. We continuously strive to enhance customer and colleague journeys by offering cards and gifts for milestones, books for escape and education, and communication and currency services through our Post Office Stores.

As a Sales Assistant, you will provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to uphold our store standards. We want our customers and colleagues to be proud to start and share their journeys with us, whether it’s their first job, first day at school, or first birthday.

What being a Sales Assistant involves:

1. Delivering exceptional customer service to all customers
2. Replenishing stock and ensuring all areas of the store are tidy and inviting
3. Maintaining high standards of display and visual merchandising to help customers find what they’re looking for easily
4. Supporting colleagues as part of a team

What we look for in our Store Team:

• A passion for providing customers with an exceptional in-store experience
• Confidence in communicating within the team
• Motivation to achieve excellent results and standards
• Adaptability to meet company requirements and goals

Our Rewards:

We recognize your hard work in making WHSmith a success and our customers happy. Alongside your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, and employee discounts, we offer a range of deals from retail partners to help you save money and create memories—whether enjoying a meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to the latest blockbuster.

Our Employee Assistance Programme provides support and guidance for your wellbeing—physical, mental, or financial—whatever the future holds.

WHSmith is proud to be an inclusive employer. We want our colleagues to feel welcome and comfortable to be themselves with us.