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Weekday Afternoon Sales Assistant

WHSmith

Greater Manchester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Assistant at a bustling airport location. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service while being part of a dynamic team. You will be responsible for stock replenishment, maintaining store standards, and ensuring customers have an enjoyable shopping experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, this role comes with various perks and rewards, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about customer service and teamwork. If you're ready to contribute to making every journey better, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Discounts
Pension Scheme
Paid Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Must be over 18 due to items sold in store.
  • 5 years of continuous references required for airport pass.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer service and support team members.
  • Ensure stock replenishment and maintain a tidy store environment.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication Skills
Team Collaboration
Adaptability

Education

5 years continuous references
Photographic ID (passport or UK Driving Licence)

Job description

Job Description

Sales Assistant - WHSmith - Manchester Airport Terminal 2

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 25 Hour Contract - Monday to Friday 13:00 - 18:00

Please note - Applicants must be over 18 only due to items sold in store.


Airport Requirements
  1. 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
  2. Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
  3. Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence

What Being a Sales Assistant Is All About
  1. Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our customers.
  2. Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
  3. Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
  4. Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

What Our Stores Would Love To See
  1. A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
  2. Confident in communicating within the team.
  3. Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
  4. 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, 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.


Format of Business

Airport


Shift Pattern

Weekends - Days (Between 6am - 6pm)


Position Type

Permanent


Hours / Week

25


Full Time / Part Time

Part Time


Salary Up To

£12.25


Country

UK


Post Code

M90 1QF


Function / Region

Travel - North

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