Sales Assistant

Funky Pigeon; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Summer temporary Sales Assistant for holiday cover. The position involves delivering exceptional customer service, stock management, and assisting in maintaining visual merchandising. The ideal candidate should be motivated, a team player, and passionate about creating great customer experiences.

Benefits

Pension

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing excellent customer experiences.
• Confident in team communication.
• Motivated to achieve high standards.
• Adaptable to meet company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Carry out stock replenishment and maintain store standards.
• Ensure high standards of display and merchandising.
• Support team and colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Team communication

Motivation

Adaptability

Job description

Summer temp required for holiday cover.

Contract will be paid at 13hrs a week for the following shifts, with any additional hours paid at overtime or deducted if less than the specified hours.

Shifts:

1. Sun 22nd Jun 9-6
2. Thurs 3rd Jul 8-3
3. Fri 4th Jul 8-3
4. Mon 7th Jul 8-3
5. Wed 9th Jul 8-3
6. Fri 18th Jul 1-8
7. Sun 20th Jul 9-6
8. Mon 21st Jul 1-8
9. Tues 22nd Jul 1-8
10. Thurs 21st Aug 1-8
11. Sun 24th Aug 9-8

As a Sales Assistant, you will provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to maintain our store standards. We want our customers and colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.

Your responsibilities include:

• Delivering outstanding customer service.
• Carrying out stock replenishment and maintaining a tidy, inviting store environment.
• Ensuring high standards of display and visual merchandising to help customers find what they need easily.
• Supporting your team and colleagues.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a passion for providing excellent customer experiences.
• Is confident in team communication.
• Is motivated to achieve high standards and results.
• Is adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.

Rewards:

Alongside salary, pension, paid leave, and employee discounts, we offer deals from retail partners to save money and create memories, such as meals, days out, or event tickets. Our Employee Assistance Programme supports your wellbeing—physical, mental, and financial.

About us:

WHSmith has a rich heritage and is expanding in airports, hospitals, rail stations, and motorway services. Our goal is to make every journey better for our customers. We also grow our digital accessories brand, InMotion, and have partnerships with M&S and Costa Coffee to enhance our offerings. We are committed to being an inclusive employer where everyone can feel welcome and be themselves.