Sales Assistant - WHSmith - Edinburgh AirportWHSmith Edinburgh Airport Team pride themselves on delivering amazing results. We will support you, your journey with us and help build your career within WHSmith. We have seven shops across the estate and were exceptionally busy, so our customers require a speedy and efficient service with a warm and welcoming smile.We are looking to recruitVERY CONFIDENT, HIGH ON ENERGYindustrious people whom haveGREATCOMMUNICATION SKILLSand posses the ability to work under theirOWN INITIATIVEto achieve targets and drive the business forward while maintaining exceptional standards.Positions are offered on a three month probationary period and if successful you will then be offered a permanent contract.Current vacancies
* Part time Saturday & Sunday shifts between 4am to 1pm & 1pm to 10pm.(Full Flexibility required this mean you must be able to work both shifts.)
Staff Benefits*Rate of pay £11.50*Discount Card: Received after successfully completing 3month probationary period.*Staff Meal Deal Offer for £3.50*WHSmith Whatu0027s in it for me deals beginning from £1.*Lifestyle Benefits Discount Partner Offers.*Funky Pigeon and Funky Party Discounts.*Bike Scheme.*Paid Holidays.*Free Parking until further notice.Personal Statement on why I work for WHSmith -I love working within WHSmith Travel and Edinburgh Airport because it opens my eyes, gladdens my heart, sharpens my mind, tires my feet and brightens my life.Darren Lennon %7E Deputy Manager
Airport Requirements:
* 5 years continuous references to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
* Criminal Records Bureau Check to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
* Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence
What being a Sales Assistant is all about:
* 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 theyu0027re 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 youll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, well 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 are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of lifes journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, broaden our offering to our customers throughout the UK. Thats why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of lifes journeys better!
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.