Marks & Spencer logo
Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park
part-timeWarwick

Summary

Location

Warwick

Type

part-time

Explore Jobs

About this role

Work Pattern

Sunday: 06:00–12:00

Wednesday: 06:00–12:00

Thursday: 06:00–12:00

Friday: 06:00–12:00

Purpose  

  • To deliver a great shopping experience for their customers, putting customers before task every time 
  • Champion new ways of working within stores through an open mindset and positive attitude 
  • Complete tasks and processes that deliver ‘best in town’ standards 
  • Serve and sell across all channels brilliantly well 
  • Be the voice of our customer to help us continually improve 

 

Key Accountabilities  

  • Dress and style mannequins to agreed standard each launch and throughout the season as required 
  • Deliver seasonal Window implementation 
  • Deliver ‘best in town’ standards through presentation standards, VM Principles, availability and keeping the store clean and tidy 
  • Works alongside C&H colleagues to ensure correct implementation of POS each season 
  • Serve our customers efficiently and brilliantly well – on the shop floor and at service points 
  • Skilled to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to do the job 
  • Share customer and colleague feedback to help us do things better 
  • Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to support others in building skill and confidence 
  • Own their own learning & development and proactively access digital learning solutions 
  • Know the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions & selling opportunities 
  • Have great product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services 
  • Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and make recommendations 
  • Understand the store priorities and their part to play 
  • Complete tasks with pace and in line with SOPs 
  • Minimise cost and waste through good process practice 
  • Follow safe and legal working practices 

 

 

Key Capabilities  

  • Understands how M&S operates,it’sstrategy, future and the role they play  
  • Committed to delivering excellent work fast with great attention to detail 
  • Open to and acts on feedback, asking for this regularly 
  • Sets performance objectives for self in conjunction with line manager and in line with business plans 
  • Takes accountability for planning and managing own work efficiently to ensure objectives are met 
  • Is curious and asks questions to challenge the status quo – ask why the company does things the way it does things 
  • Effective at communicating their intentions to others; ensures communication is clear and simple 
  • In control of their own reactions and considers how to share their perspective to create better reaction for team 
  • Copes well with change and work challenges and recovers quickly from its impact 
  • Builds positive relationships by being a good listener and getting to know people by establishing a connection

 

Technical Skills/ Experience  

  • Comprehensive Styling skills which can be applied across instore visual elements and windows 
  • Strong knowledge of Visual Merchandising principles 
  • Contributing to store sales and cost control 
  • Work across the store to get things done right first time within timescales 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of customer shopping channels 
  • Good level of product knowledge and services across the store 
  • Up to date knowledge of the commercial operation and brilliant basics 
  • Good level of digital capability and use of digital tools and applications 
  • Understand customer needs and spot selling opportunities 
  • Adapting to change 

 

Key Relationships and Stakeholders  

  • Customers 
  • Colleagues 
  • Store Leadership 
  • BIG 

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team.

Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process and we are happy to talk smart/flexible working. 

Retail: The sweeping innovations we’re rolling out at M&S will define a new era of retail. And we want you to help us introduce them to our customers. There’s never been a more exciting time to join M&S!

We’ve embarked on a business transformation and are looking for people who are thrilled by the challenge of introducing innovative, new experiences to the retail world – and surprising every single customer with reasons to shop in our stores and online - day in, day out. 

By embracing our digital tools to enhance the customer experience and remaining adaptable – both to the needs of our customers and our retail business – you’ll live and breathe our approach to sales and service and will ensure every time is just as special as the next.

Other facts

Tech stack
Visual Merchandising,Customer Service,Communication,Attention to Detail,Digital Tools,Product Knowledge,Sales Skills,Team Collaboration,Adaptability,Feedback Reception,Time Management,Problem Solving,Styling Skills,Presentation Standards,Customer Engagement,Process Improvement

About Marks & Spencer

At M&S, we're dedicated to being the most trusted retailer, prioritising quality and delivering value. Every day, we bring the magic of M&S to our customers, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.
For over a century, we've set the standard, doing the right thing and embracing innovation. Today, with over 65,000 colleagues serving 32 million customers globally, we're putting quality products at the heart of everything we do.

Tomorrow holds boundless opportunities with us. We're pioneering digital innovation and shaping the future of retail where our values drive every action.

We stay close to customers and colleagues, always curious and connected. Our decisions are bold, our actions ambitious. Transparency is paramount, with straightforward, honest communication. We're constantly innovating, always striving for the best. Our focus is on aiming higher and winning together, combined with wise financial decisions to secure our future.
Join us at M&S to shape the future of retail.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Retail
Founding Year: 1884

What you'll do

  • The Customer Assistant is responsible for delivering an excellent shopping experience by styling mannequins, implementing seasonal window displays, and maintaining store presentation standards. They will also engage with customers to understand their needs and provide recommendations.

Ready to join Marks & Spencer?

Take the next step in your career journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park do at Marks & Spencer?

As a Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park at Marks & Spencer, you will: the Customer Assistant is responsible for delivering an excellent shopping experience by styling mannequins, implementing seasonal window displays, and maintaining store presentation standards. They will also engage with customers to understand their needs and provide recommendations..

Why join Marks & Spencer as a Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park?

Marks & Spencer is a leading Retail company.

Is the Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park position at Marks & Spencer remote?

The Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park position at Marks & Spencer is based in Warwick, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park position at Marks & Spencer?

You can apply for the Customer Assistant - Visual Merchandising- Leamington Shopping Park position at Marks & Spencer directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Marks & Spencer on their website.