Sainsbury's
General Merchandise Assistant
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General Merchandise Assistant
Role: Sales Staff (Homewares, Electrical, Stationery & Entertainment)
Responsibilities:
- Set up and position Tu and Habitat brands, along with entertainment, electrical, and stationery ranges to appeal to customers
- Replenish product stock across the department, including:
- Moving stock as trends and seasons change
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg)
- Build in-depth knowledge of products, services, and promotions to assist customers with findings and recommendations
- Demonstrating flexibility to cover multiple departments as required
- Deliver exceptional customer service by:
- Responding promptly to customer queries with advice
- Anticipating customer needs and offering proactive assistance
Key Traits & Skills: What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
You’ll thrive if you:
- Exhibit a welcoming, customer-focused attitude with a passion for interiors, homeware, gaming, and fashion
- Have a sharp eye for detail, ensuring displays are always pristine and free of clutter
- Excel in a fast-paced, physical environment with high energy
- Welcome challenge and autonomous problem-solving
- Adapt to flexible working patterns with high productivity
- Comfortably adopt new tech to assist in your roles
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Rewards & Benefits of Working with Sainsbury’s
Our colleagues’ success is central to ours—we reward commitment with market-leading benefits and training:
- Staff Discounts:
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat (after four weeks)
- 15% discount on Sainsbury’s products every Friday and Saturday
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FREE: Food and hot drinks provided in every store
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Generous Leave:
- Holidays calculated based on hours worked
- Support for maternity/paternity leave
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Pension Matching:
- Agency contribution: 4–7.5% of your pension
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Share Schemes:
- Discounted access to Sainsbury’s shares
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Perks Beyond Shopping:
- Special offers on gym memberships, dining, holidays, and retail vouchers
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Wellbeing Support:
- Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme covering stress, financial advice, and more
⚩ Note: Apply early—vacancies fill quickly! For updates, contact the store you applied to (see store listings).
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