Retail Sales Assistant

Retail Sales Assistant

M&S Food To Go – Central London

Flexible shifts – full and part time positions Monday to Friday and weekends only.

Salary: £26,000per year

WHSmith are working together with Marks & Spencer on a Franchise basis. We are opening brand new M&S Food To Go stores in Central London in early 2016

The Opportunity

If 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

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to the Ortolan Group, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. The Ortolan Group are engaged to review applications and to forward on those that match the requirements of the role.We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.