Business Development Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Marks & Spencer Plc Full time

At Marks and Spencer, we're committed to building diverse and representative teams where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best.

About the Role

This part-time role is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Business Development Assistant. As a key member of our store team, you will play a vital role in driving sales, commerciality, and service standards within your store.

We have a flexible approach to working hours, with options for part-time or job share opportunities. We believe that this flexibility is essential in helping our colleagues achieve a healthy work-life balance.

About the Benefits
  • You'll receive a competitive salary, estimated to be around £12 per hour, based on industry standards and location.
  • A 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and a household member.
  • A generous holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra days off.
  • A discretionary bonus scheme awarded based on individual performance and business outcomes.
  • A Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
  • A dedicated welcome to our teams, including a tailored induction and extensive training programs.
  • Access to our M&S Choices portal for exclusive discounts and perks.
  • Industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies for supporting family needs.
  • 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist for comprehensive wellbeing support.
  • An opportunity to develop internal talent and consistently raise performance and capability within the team.
  • The use of data to inform operational decisions and drive business growth.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting in driving sales, commerciality, and service standards within your store.
  • Utilizing data to support operational decisions and drive business growth.
  • Developing internal talent and consistently raising performance and capability within the team.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and objectives.

We're looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about delivering exceptional results. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.



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