The successful candidate will be supporting the Store Leadership team in delivering the general operational duties with the potential to develop into a leadership role in the future.
You will be expected to support neighbouring stores and so will need to be prepared to travel. Full training and development will be given to undertake this role.
Maidstone store has launched ToysRUs instore this year, has a Post Office along with other company projects exposing candidates routinely to senior influencers in the Business.
A top 50 Store with a dynamic customer proposition means never a dull day! There will be opportunities to flex up hours too, at the needs of the Business.

Sales Assistant – WHSmith – Maidstone

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 24 hours working flexibly across 7 days

Store Opening Hours are:
Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 18:00
Sunday 10:00 to 16:00
Therefore, your shifts will be across those hours including potentially up to 1 hour either side of open/close.

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 they’re sharing their journeys with us.

What being a Sales Assistant is all about:

• Delivering an exceptional customer service to all 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.

What our Stores would love to see:

• 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

How we reward our teams:

We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and 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 have held our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. But this doesn’t mean that we’re resting on our laurels – Our stores work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible, marking the milestones with cards and gifts, providing escape and education with our books, and communication and currency in our Post Office Stores.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.