Sales Assistant - Blackfriars

Overview

Do you have a passion for customer service? As a Sales Assistant you will be passionate about delivering outstanding customer service each and every time. You will often be the first point of contact our customers will meet on their journey and it is therefore a vital role for making our customers' day.

Due to the shift times you must live in the local area and have available independent transport to ensure that you arrive at the station for the early shift as required, as there may not always be a train service available. All stations based roles may involve standing for long periods of time and working shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Your responsibilities include proactively finding the right ticket for our customers while delivering excellent customer service to new and regular customers using our computer‑based ticketing system and helping customers where necessary.

• A proactive approach coupled with passion and ability to support and develop your team
• Exceptional levels of customer service, each and every time – you will be a role model for others to follow
• Demonstrable experience of managing customers effectively in difficult environments.
• You must be able to demonstrate a high level of numerical ability.
• Due to the shift times, which will vary, you must live in the local area and have available independent transport.
• An effective communicator and must be able to demonstrate this both through your application and or assessments.
• Confidence to make decisions in a customer focused manner and carry out instructions effectively.

In return, you'll be rewarded with an interesting and varied work schedule, in an environment where learning and progression is actively encouraged. You'll enjoy great company and industry benefits
, as well as the support of a passionate team. Along with comprehensive and ongoing training, your benefits will include free travel on our network, privilege rate oyster card, up to 75% off travel on other TOCs (train operating companies), final salary pension and much more.