Sainsbury's
General Merchandise Assistant
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General Merchandise Assistant
Retail Pod Visual Planner / Department Visual Planner
About the Role
- Set-up and position our Tu and Habitat brands, along with our entertainment, electrical, and stationery ranges, to make them appealing for customers
- Move products around as trends and seasons change and collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg) to replenish items across the department
- Build deep knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide tailored recommendations to customers
- Flexibly support across the store as needed, ensuring strong customer service with advice on a wide range of products and proactive assistance
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
Here’s what our team thrive on:
- Passionate and welcoming: A genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for interiors, homeware, gaming, and fashion
- Attention to detail: Ensuring displays are visually appealing, clutter-free, and aligned with seasonal/brand trends, enhancing the customer shopping experience
- Thrives in action: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy retail environment
- Own initiative: Takes responsibility for tasks, solves challenges proactively, and drives results
- Adapts flexibly: Willing to learn varied skills across the store—perfect for those eager to grow and explore new roles
- Tech-savvy: Dery, comfortable using digital tools and new technology to optimise workflows and performance
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Why Work for Sainsbury’s?
Benefits & Training
We invest in our colleagues with market-leading rewards:
- Staff Discounts
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks
- 15% Sainsbury’s discount every Friday & Saturday after settlement
- Conveniences
- Free food, hot drinks, and refreshments available in all stores
- Generous Leave
- Holiday entitlement based on hours worked
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Pensions & Share Schemes
- Company-matching pension contributions (4–7.5%)
- Discounted Sainsbury’s share purchases
- Additional Perks
- Special deals on gyms, holidays, restaurants, and retail vouchers
- Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
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Important Notice
Our vacancies fill quickly—apply as soon as possible to secure your spot. For application updates, contact the relevant Sainsbury’s store directly: 🔗 Find store contact details here
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