Sales Assistant

WHSmith 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 we’re exceptionally busy, so our customers require a speedy and efficient service with a warm and welcoming smile.

We are looking to recruit VERY CONFIDENT, HIGH ON ENERGY industrious people whom have GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS and posses the ability to work under their OWN INITIATIVE to 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 “What's 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 ~ 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 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 keep 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 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 life’s 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. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!

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