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Sales Assistant

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WHSmith

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Dundee

AI generated summary

  • You should be passionate about customer experience, confident in team communication, motivated to achieve results, and adaptable to meet company goals.
  • You will provide exceptional customer service, replenish stock, maintain store tidiness, support visual merchandising, and collaborate with team members to create a welcoming shopping environment.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

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

FAQs

What is the contract type for the Sales Assistant position at WHSmith Ninewells Hospital?

The contract type for this position is Permanent.

What are the working hours for the Sales Assistant role?

The working hours for the Sales Assistant role are 8 hours per week, part-time.

What is the maximum salary for this position?

The maximum salary for the Sales Assistant position is £11.50 per hour.

Is previous experience required for the Sales Assistant role?

While not explicitly stated, a passion for providing exceptional customer service and teamwork is highly valued for the Sales Assistant role.

What kind of support does WHSmith provide to employees?

WHSmith offers a pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme for support regarding physical, mental, or financial wellbeing.

Where is the Sales Assistant position located?

The position is located at WHSmith in Ninewells Hospital, Angus, UK, with the postcode DD1 9SY.

What is the shift pattern for the Sales Assistant job?

The shift pattern is flexible and does not include night shifts.

What type of business does this Sales Assistant role fall under?

This Sales Assistant role falls under the Hospital segment of WHSmith’s business.

Does WHSmith have an inclusive work environment?

Yes, WHSmith is proud to be an inclusive employer and aims to make all colleagues feel welcome and free to be themselves.

Is the Sales Assistant required to engage in visual merchandising?

Yes, the Sales Assistant will be responsible for meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising to help customers easily find their desired products.

The Global Travel Retailer

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street. Each of our stores and formats is tailored to meet the needs of our customers journeys; we’re the trusted home of travel essentials for the world’s travelling customer. We already operate in over 100 airports around the globe and we’re continuing to expand with a growing presence of WHSmith at international airports, and the expansion of our US businesses – Marshall Retail Group for speciality retail and InMotion, our world-leading digital and tech accessories business in travel locations - into new markets. On the high street, we’ve supported generations of customers on their journeys through life with everything from learning to read, going to school, accessing essential Post Office services to finding a great book. And our fast-growing online brands offer our customers another convenient way to shop, with personalised gifts and cards from FunkyPigeon.com and bestselling books and stationery from WHSmith.co.uk. At the heart of our business are our people and our customers. As a diverse group of over 14,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business. Whether our colleagues are based in our stores, our distribution centres or our support centres, we’re committed to providing the opportunity for each and every member of the WHSmith team to be themselves, build their skillset, and progress on their journey with us. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better.