Sales Assistant
- Recruiter
- WH Smith
- Location
- The Trafford Centre, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £7.20
- Posted
- 26 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2016
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Flexible Hours, Part Time
Sales Assistant
Trafford Centre (Greater Manchester)
Shift Pattern: Flexible - Not Including Nights
Salary to: £7.20
Part Time: 8 hours a week
We have available 5, 8-hr per week, Christmas temporary fixed term contracts. These contracts will require candidates to work a combination of 1800-2300 shifts Monday-Friday with Saturday/Sunday working also. All potential candidates must have a flexible approach to overtime as we approach a busy trading period.
The Opportunity
Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, then look no further.
We are looking for exceptional individuals used to working in a customer focused environment and highlighting promotions to join our store.
Working in a team you will play an active role in providing a positive customer experience and driving sales.
The Accountabilities
- To always deliver a friendly service, smiling, greeting and making eye contact with every customer you come into contact with
- Working on tills accurately and efficiently, to provide a positive customer experience.
- Carry out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy
- Working as an active member of the team, supporting colleagues in all tasks
- Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising to ensure the store is well presented. Accurately following planograms
- Demonstrate good product knowledge to customers on key promotions and offers. Approaching customers that may require assistance if you are on the shop floor
- Targeted on having appropriate Till Point Conversations with every customer to add on sales and increase the average transaction value.
- Some roles will involve pushing loaded trolleys of stock for long distances
The Requirements
- Experience gained within a retail environment preferred
- Confident approach towards maximising sales opportunities
- Flexibility towards working hours
- Strong communication skills and ability to participate as a key team member