Address The Opportunity
Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, then look no further. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic team in an M&S Simply Food store at Darent Valley Hospital.
Marks & Spencer and WHSmith are excited to be working together on a Franchise basis. These stores are all about delivering a fast and exceptional quality service and you could be part of this exciting growth plan!
This vacancy is for a 18 hr/week contract with the possibility of regular overtime. Contracted shift will mainly be on Saturday and Sunday 12.00-19.30 and 1 weekday day evening shift ,however full flexibility over any days of the week would be an advantage.
What you’ll do:
Who we’re looking for:
Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, then look no further. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic team in an M&S Simply Food store at Darent Valley Hospital.
Marks & Spencer and WHSmith are excited to be working together on a Franchise basis. These stores are all about delivering a fast and exceptional quality service and you could be part of this exciting growth plan!
This vacancy is for a 18 hr/week contract with the possibility of regular overtime. Contracted shift will mainly be on Saturday and Sunday 12.00-19.30 and 1 weekday day evening shift ,however full flexibility over any days of the week would be an advantage.
What you’ll do:
- 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.
Who we’re looking for:
- Experience gained within a food retail/hospitality environment is preferred
- Previous customer service experience is essential
- Confident approach towards maximising sales opportunities
- Flexibility towards working hours (shifts to cover Monday to Sunday, covering hours from 6am up to 9pm)
- Strong communication skills and ability to participate as a key team member.
- A ‘can do’ attitude who values being part of a successful team
What’s in it for you?
Join WHSmith as a Sales Assistant and you can expect a warm welcome from your team, plus the chance to launch a whole new career! With stores UK-wide there are plenty of opportunities to move around. We’ll also give you lots of training via our Retail Academy, to help you gain a nationally recognised qualification and develop the skills you need to fulfil your potential! Plus, we’ll reward you with some fantastic flexible benefits, including up to 50% discount in our High Street stores, and access to a range of discounts with other retailers. As well as flexible working, childcare vouchers, a pension and much more! Do a good job and who knows where your talents could take you! In a growing business like this, with two of the UK’s most iconic brands, the opportunities are there for the taking.
About us
You may know we operate on the high street, in rail and bus stations, airports, hospitals, universities and workplaces. But you may be surprised to learn we’ve been around since 1792 and have over 14,000 employees across the globe. We’re continually growing by putting our customers at the heart of all we do and we grow our people too. At WHSmith there are No Limits to where your career can go!
Format of Business
Hospital
Shift Pattern
Flexible - Not Including Nights
Position Type
Temporary
Hours / Week
18
Full Time / Part Time
Part Time
Salary Up To
£10.65
County
Kent
Country
UK
Post Code
DA2 8AB
Function / Region
Travel - South
