General Retail Assistant

As a Retail Assistant at Sodexo in Costcutter, Ploughley Road, Ambrosden You'll keep day to day retail business running by serving a range of products in our convenience store! This is a perfect 'first job' position, however if you've got great experience.. we would love to hear from you! Your role is mostly customer facing and will interact with our Armed forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you'll do:

Responsible for selling products and operating the till system
Communicate efficiently about stock management to you're line supervisor- from taking deliveries, to replenishing the store and stock rotation
Champion new ways of working within the store through an open mindset and positive attitude
Being proactive with supporting offers, promotions and any loyalty schemes
Carrying out cleaning duties in all aspects of the store and facilities.
Ability and confidence to challenge customers who look under 25 when buying restricted items

If you have some experience in retail, Brilliant! If not? No problem, we can help support you to feel fully confident in your role
Contributing to store sales and cost control
Good level of product knowledge and services across the store
Good level of digital capability and use of digital tools and applications
Understand customer needs and spot selling opportunities
Adapting to change

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Package Description
24 hours per week
Shift pattern/ hours - Any 3 out of 7 to include alternative weekend
weekends 0845-1715
Early shift start time - 06.30hrs
Late shifts start time- 20.15 hrs
£12.50 per hour
Free parking , staff discount within the shop

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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.