Retail Sales Assistant

Overview

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Co-Op Superstores are seeking to hire a Full-time Permanent Retail Sales Assistant in Midleton, Co. Cork.

About Dairygold

Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster spanning counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Ireland\'s largest supplier of farm inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of DIY, hardware, and general goods including building supplies, agri supplies, paint, fuel, electrical, household, garden, pet & equine, and workwear.

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Ireland\'s largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.41 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of €1.4 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.

About The Opportunity

With a focus on community and support network behind them, our employees feel confident and motivated to challenge themselves and grow with the business. As the successful candidate you will report into the site manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering best in class service to customers including expert advice on our products.
• Dealing with all customer queries including telephone queries, in an efficient and professional manner.
• Restocking display areas on a regular basis to ensure product availability at all times.
• Maintaining the highest standards of store presentation and cleanliness including shop floor, yard, and display areas.
• Managing point of sale processes, including cash, card and credit transactions.
• Adhering to policies and procedures for the security of cash and merchandise.
• Participating in regular stock taking including daily cycle counting and stock counts.
• Flexibility across a range of departments.
• Product coding, pricing, and updating of prices on goods for re-sales.
• Adherence to all Society policies and procedures, Health and Safety procedures and reporting of any hazards to the Branch Management.

What You Will Bring To Co-Op Superstores

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within the Agri sector/ Builders provider/ Hardware would be an advantage but not essential.
• Be prepared to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment with a strong customer focus.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to be flexible when the occasion demands it.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player.

What Dairygold Will Offer You

• Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.
• We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme.
• We have a competitive company pension scheme. Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total.
• We offer contributions towards healthcare.
• Paid Family Leave.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support. Employee wellbeing initiatives are an important aspect of our cooperative success. By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential.
• We pride ourselves on our culture and values. We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way, driven by our Sports and Social club.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Permanent Contracts (unless otherwise specified).
• Training and up-skilling opportunities to help progress your career within Dairygold.
• Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives.
• Employee Service Awards.

Co-Op Superstores is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Co-Op Superstores believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation. Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and Co-Op Superstores aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work.

Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email.

Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Co-Op Superstores today.

Skills

• Retail Sales
• Customer Service
• Point of Sale
• DIY Knowledge
• Multitasking
• Good communication skills
• Team player

Benefits

• 22 Days Annual Leave
• Employee Discount
• Pension

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail

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