Job Introduction
Retail Assistant – Sodexo | Manchester
Join ourteam at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant and play a key role in keepingour convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking foryour first job or bringing retail experience, we’d love to hearfrom you.
This customer-facingrole gives you the chance to interact daily with Armed Forcespersonnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you’ll be part ofsomething greater—working with purpose and growing in your ownway.
What You’ll Do:
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Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach
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Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently
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Manage stock, including receiving deliveries, restocking, and rotation
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Support promotions and loyalty programs
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Maintain store cleanliness and uphold hygiene standards
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Ensure responsible retailing by verifying ID for restricted items
What You Bring:
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Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items
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Retail experience? Great! No experience? We’ll provide full training.
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Sales awareness – contribute to store performance and cost control
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Product knowledge – understand what we sell and how it benefits customers
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Digital know-how – use store systems and applications confidently
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Customer-first attitude – spot selling opportunities and adapt to their needs
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A flexible mindset – thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
What we offer:
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On-the-job training with experienced professionals
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Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
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Career development opportunities within Sodexo
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A friendly and supportive work environment
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Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
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Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
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Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
