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Weekday Morning Sales Assistant

WHSmith

Greater Manchester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sales Assistant to join their team at Manchester Airport Terminal 2. In this exciting role, you will provide outstanding customer service, ensuring that every visitor enjoys a seamless shopping experience. The position involves stock replenishment, maintaining store standards, and contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will help create a positive environment for both customers and colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing company that values inclusivity and personal growth, while making every journey better for customers.

Benefits

Pension scheme
Paid annual leave
Employee discounts
Deals from retail partners
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Exceptional customer service skills are essential for this role.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain store standards.
  • Support stock replenishment and ensure a tidy shopping environment.
  • Assist in visual merchandising to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication
Teamwork
Adaptability

Education

5 years continuous references
Photographic ID

Job description

Job Description

Sales Assistant - WHSmith - Manchester Airport Terminal 2

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 39 Hour Contract - Monday to Friday 04:00-12:30 with occasional weekend working as required

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

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.

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

Weekdays - Early Morning (Up to 3am starts)

Position Type

Permanent

Hours / Week

39

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Salary Up To

£12.25

Country

UK

Post Code

M90 1QF

Function / Region

Travel - North

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