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Customer Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, customer-focused, detail-oriented, accountable, communicative, adaptable, a good listener, and digitally capable. Regularly seek and act on feedback.
  • You will serve customers, maintain store cleanliness, meet sales targets, engage with customers, build product knowledge, and use digital tools to enhance their shopping experience.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be 18 or over to apply for this role.
  • High levels of customer service
  • Committed to delivering excellent work with great attention to detail
  • Open to and acts upon feedback, asking for this regularly
  • Takes accountability for planning and managing own workload efficiently
  • Strong communication skills
  • Adaptable to changing situations
  • Builds positive relationships by being a good listener
  • Good level of digital capability

Responsibilities

  • Serve our customers efficiently, both on the shop floor and at service points
  • Keep the store clean and tidy, ensuring that our shelves are always stocked with product
  • Monitor and deliver on the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions and selling opportunities
  • Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, make recommendations and deliver remarkable service throughout their visit to store.
  • Build expert product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services
  • We’ll give you the training to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to deliver for the customer every time

FAQs

What is the work pattern for the Customer Assistant role?

The work pattern for the Customer Assistant role is Wednesday to Saturday from 20:00 to 04:00.

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for this position?

Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply for this role.

What responsibilities does a Customer Assistant have?

A Customer Assistant is responsible for serving customers efficiently, keeping the store clean and stocked, monitoring daily sales targets, engaging with customers, building product knowledge, and utilizing digital tools for customer service.

Is prior experience required for this role?

The job description does not specify prior experience as a requirement, but high levels of customer service and the ability to engage with customers are essential.

Are there opportunities for training in this role?

Yes, training will be provided to utilize digital tools and communication channels effectively to deliver great customer service.

What capabilities does the employer look for in candidates?

Key capabilities include high levels of customer service, attention to detail, accountability for managing workload, strong communication skills, adaptability, good listening skills, and digital capability.

Does Marks & Spencer have a policy for inclusion and diversity?

Yes, Marks & Spencer is committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Can I request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

Yes, you can share any requirements for reasonable adjustments when completing your application, and M&S will make efforts to meet your needs for a fair assessment process.

Is flexible working allowed for this role?

Yes, Marks & Spencer is happy to discuss flexible working options.

Forward thinking, future-focused and digital-first retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We hold ourselves to a very high standard here at M&S. That much has never changed. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to the creation of some of the nation’s most loved products. But a rapidly changing world demands that we change along with it. M&S has been at the forefront of social change for the past 134 years, and we’re determined to keep it that way. Setting bolder goals and giving our people the space and resources to achieve them. Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve over 32 million customers. But what about tomorrow? We’ve put customer-focused digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering people to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business.

Benefits

  • Colleague Discount

    Receive 20% discounts in-store for you and members of your household

  • Bonus

    We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance

  • Pay

    Our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year

  • Life Assurance

    Life cover of twice your salary up to age 70 which is double when you join your M&S pension savings plan