Sales Assistant - Curio.c.ity by WHSmith - Selfridges, Birmingham. Contract Type: PermanentWorking hours: 37.5 hours, weekend and evening shift work required (please note we do not have any part time vacancies available)Benefits:
* Subsidised TeamRestaurant
* Changing rooms and shower facilities
* Dedicated comfort areas
* Selfridges Team Discount events
Are you passionate about delivering world class customer service? Do you have a keen eye for merchandising?
Well Curi.o.city is the place you need to be! What being a Sales Assistant is all about: Youll make our customer experience in our premium Curi.o.city concession within Selfridges Birmingham one they wont forget. No matter what youre doing, it needs to be done to the highest standard. You will be focussing on:
* Delivering an exceptional level of customer service to all our customers.
* Actively greeting and approaching all customers,
* Carrying out stock replenishment. Ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
* Participating in stocktakes and supporting the store team in stock management.
* Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what theyu0027re looking for easily.
* Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.
* Maintaining a good working relationship working alongside our landlords and other departments.
Who we are looking for: As a sales assistant, youll need a real flair for up selling our products and will need to have the confidence to make excellent product recommendations, showcasing our titles in an enticing way. Most importantly, were looking for people who are great listeners, confident in selling, work well in a team and who have a healthy dose of ambition. With the backing of your team, well give you all the skills you need to succeed. And for those who want to get on, well positively encourage you. Theres nothing stopping you becoming a future Store Manager or working in one of our Support Centres. Whatour Stores would love to see:
* A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
* Confident in communicating within the team and our customers.
* 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. We have created great partnerships with brand partners like Selfridges. 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.Please include a cover letter with all. Unfortunately any received without a cover letter, will not move forward to interview stage.