Sales Assistant

Funky Pigeon; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail chain seeks a part-time Sales Assistant in Reading to provide exceptional customer service and maintain high store standards. This role involves stock replenishment and supporting team efforts to create a welcoming shopping experience. With a commitment to inclusion and team dynamics, WHSmith offers various benefits to ensure the wellbeing of their employees.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Confident communication skills within the team.
• Motivated to achieve results and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carry out stock replenishment and maintain store tidiness.
• Support colleagues and meet standards of display.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Sales Assistant – WHSmith

Contract Type: Permanent (This is not a seasonal vacancy)

Working hours 18 hours per week to include weekends as required

WH Smith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. But this doesn’t mean that we’re resting on our laurels – Our stores work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible, marking the milestones with cards and gifts, providing escape and education with our books, and communication and currency in our Post Office Stores.

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. want you, our customers and our colleagues to be proud they’re starting and sharing their journeys with us, whether it’s their first job, their first day at school, or their first birthday.

What being a Sales Assistant is all about:

• Delivering an exceptional customer service to all customers
• Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for are customers
• Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily
• Being part of a team 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 our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension 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.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.