Sales Assistant - (Full-Time) - Mountrath, Co. Laois

SPAR Market Square Mountrath Laois require a Full-Time Sales Assistant to join their store. Successful candidate must be available for weekday and weekend work.

CUSTOMER CARE

• To serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner providing an exceptional standard of customer care

• To communicate with the customers in an effective and welcoming manner

OPERATIONAL & STORE PRESENTATION

• To accurately compute sales prices, total purchases and receive & process appropriate payment from the customers in line with cash register and/or cash handling policy

• Assist customers in bagging purchases

• Maintain knowledge of current in store sales and promotions

• Answer customer queries with regard to the store and its merchandise

• To deal with customer complaints in a professional and pleasant way and refer to the Store Manager where appropriate

• Open and close cash registers performing tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers.

• Clean shelves & counters and sweep floors internally and externally ensuring store is tidy and free from clutter at all times

• Clean all areas of the store (including staff facilities) as directed by Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

• Maintain a clean and well organised back store area

• To receive and check stock in line with company guidelines

• Ensure stock is packed in line with company merchandising guidelines

• Update shelf edged labels as instructed by the Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

• To rotate stock appropriately minimising waste

• To be vigilant at all times to prevent stock loss and waste

• To conduct stock takes as instructed by Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

• To take care for your health & safety and that of your colleagues and customers and take action to reduce risks and hazards

FOOD SERVICE

• Preparation of food for subsequent resale in line with HACCP regulations

• Check temperatures around the store ensuring they are compliant with HACCP regulations

GENERAL

• Any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Numerical abilities

• The ability to work as part of a team

• The ability to use initiative

• Sound judgement with the ability to make decisions

• Self-motivated

• Good attention to detail