SSMService Standard Manual
Service Standards

Shop

Concept Description

What customers can expect

Through our digital screens, displays, announcements and on board literature customers will be enticed to come and browse our shops. Here they will find knowledgeable and helpful crew that will assist them in choosing from the deals that offer great value for money. They’ll then find a selection ranging from budget to high end across a number of categories like perfumes and cosmetics, confectionary, wines and spirits, souvenirs, tobacco, toys and electronics etc.

Our service style

We aim to help our customers in making their choices, by creating a shopping flow that allows them to browse all our product categories, as well as through visual merchandising and personal assistance from crew.

We want our customers to be able to see, feel, try and buy our products along with the ability to discuss with our knowledgeable crew the features and benefits these products provide. The customer should meet the products from the campaign in the shop. If we have a special offer, it should be visible to them.

By being visible, approachable and knowledgeable our customers will know we are here to help.

The offer

Our shops offer a mix of tax or duty free shopping, with significant saving than the high street. The product range is comprised of 80% same across all vessels and 20% local. Our aim is to provide affordable products for the everyday customer and offer really good deals. We revitalise the assortment and remain seasonal with our campaigns.

1.1 Preparation of Shop – Professional and welcoming

  • Stand back and check the area through the eyes of the customer.

Note

  • Report any defects to management

1.1.1 Ensure that the Shop is Clean

  • Ensure shop is immaculate and ready for service – attention to detail.
  • Service areas cleaned and fully stocked.
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped, including edges. Chrome and glass clean.
  • Check ledges and bulkheads are clean and streak free.

Note

  • Only use agreed cleaning resources to complete tasks in your location

References

  • Refer to Outlet Cleaning Schedules for routines
  • Refer to Store Book

1.1.2 Set the Correct Environment/Ambience

  • Ensure all lights are working.
  • Check temperature in area.
  • Ensure background music at correct level.
  • Check digital screens are on – correct content and offers.
  • Check testing samples – visible where appropriate and ‘blotting cards’ visible.
  • Check any security systems are switched on.

1.1.3 Sales Preparation

  • Know your products to suggest/promote to the customers (be aware of highest margins and campaign items).
  • Familiarise yourself with the unique selling points of products.

Note

  • Discuss with shop supervisor.

References

  • Refer to Product Knowledge Information at outlet

1.1.4 Set Up of Service/Till Area

  • Must be clutter free and ready for operation (including spare till rolls/bags).
  • Put away all unnecessary items, like cleaning items.
  • Ensure counters behind service area tidy.

1.1.5 Printed Materials

  • All materials clean and presentable.
  • Check all items are clearly and correctly described.
  • No “homemade” materials are acceptable.

References

  • Refer to Store Book

1.1.6 Product Pricing

  • Check all items clearly and correctly priced – labels facing the correct way.
  • Check security tags are on all appropriate products.

References

  • Refer to Store Book

1.1.7 Entrance Ready for Service

  • Open doors – if glass ensure clean and smear free.
  • Clear away any litter, place out any pop ups or signage, roll out any display bins.
  • Make sure not too crowded. An open less busy space is more appealing.

1.2 Display Areas – Wall sections, Gondolas, bins, podiums and pallets

1.2.1 Product Care

  • Check appropriate levels of product before service, rotated to follow stock rotation practices.
  • Ensure all stock is clean, dust free and undamaged.
  • Follow wastage procedures for damaged items.

References

  • Refer to Store Book
  • Refer to Wastage Procedures

1.2.2 Visual Merchandising

  • Present all products in an inspiring, coordinated and attractive way.
  • Ensure all signage is relevant and containing all the correct information.
  • Ensure all stock is pulled forward and facing towards customer.
  • Familiarize yourself with how different display units are laid out according to categories, colors, size, price and campaigns.

References

  • Refer to Store Book

1.2.3 Chilled Cabinets

  • Temperature check chilled items.

1.2.4 Display Cases

  • Ensure glass is clean and streak free.
  • Shelves must be dust free.
  • Ensure all products are correctly placed and priced.

References

  • Refer to Store Book

1.2.5 Tester products

  • Ensure products in designated areas, in working order and of good quality.
  • Ensure all fragrance testers are available and replaced when empty.
  • Record any products that are removed from packaging and used as testers.

References

  • Refer to Wastage Manual

1.3 Campaign

  • Familiarize with the workings of the Campaigns – (4 per year) seasonality, visibility, location, replacement products.
  • Walk around the shop and ensure that all campaign products are available and correctly priced. Prepare any replacement products if required.

References

  • Refer to Campaign Brochure
  • Refer to Campaign Store Plans

1.4 GWP’s

  • Ensure necessary GWP’s are merchandised or available at till points.

References

  • Refer to Campaign Brochure

1.5 Personal Presentation and Preparation

1.5.1 Uniform Standards

  • Ensure you are complying with Stena Line’s Personal Presentation guidelines. Remember, your uniform is a mark of professionalism and attitude – so wear it with pride.
  • Conduct yourself in a friendly and professional manner at all times, remembering you are always ON STAGE when in view of the customer in your uniform.

1.5.2 Product Knowledge

  • Ensure we are knowledgeable in regards to the products we offer, as well as promotions, sales items and campaign items.
  • Where applicable – food hygiene practices must be adhered to at all times.

References

  • Refer to Campaign Brochure
  • Refer to Product Knowledge Information
  • Refer to Food Safety Manual

1.5.3 Standards of Service Behaviour

  • Seize every opportunity to engage with customers on the shop floor.
  • Be mindful: you are being observed at all times, so act professionally.
  • Be proactive on your product knowledge demonstration.
  • Encourage customers to use self service where appropriate.