Retail Assistant (8 Hours)
Today’s Local is seeking to recruit an experienced retail assistant for our Killeshandra branch, Co.Cavan. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced and growing Brand, with a people focused business that aims to offer both progressive and rewarding careers.
Our Vision – to be a successful business, growing our presence across the island of Ireland as a wholesaler and retail partner of choice.
Our Mission – we go above and beyond to support those who trust in us to keep their business thriving. We serve our customers better than anyone else due to our flexible way of working. Our customer focused approach allows us to react quickly, communicate effectively and deliver our products reliably, time after time
Due to the expected high number of applicants this post may need to be closed early.
About the role
- Unpack stock as deliveries arrive in store
- Providing excellent customer service on the tills
- Help our customers with any questions or queries, and locate items around the store
- Ensure shelves are looking good, checking for sell by dates, ensuring quality and freshness for our customers
- Merchandising and maintaining our middle aisles of non-food products
- Ensuring all waste is managed correctly
- Assist with warehouse and yard duties including operating pallet trucks.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills
- The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers
- To be responsible and reliable
- To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment, hitting targets and meeting deadlines
- To work well in teams and take pride in a job well done
- Duties involve regular repetitive light, medium and heavy manual handling which will require physical and manual dexterity
- As a Retail Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in a customer facing role
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Answering Customer Questions
Customer Service
Effective Listening
S&W Wholesale
Based conveniently in Newry, S&W has a unique access point to key markets in NI and ROI. Their history dates back to 1916 with Newry Cash & Carry, before merging with J&E Whitten in 2000 to become Savage and Whitten (S&W) as they are known today. Today, S&W is a top 100 NI business and one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland, servicing over 2,000 customers. The growth of their business is down to the ability to service both independent and symbol retailers, as well as the growth of the symbol brands it owns and operates.
Going above and beyond for customers is the key factor in what has made S&W successful and a key part of how the business plans to offer 'A Whole Lot More' going forward as it introduces a new look and feel for the business. Summing up the refreshed brand direction. Managing Director, Michael Skelton: "For us, A Whole Lot More is what we promise our customers. It's what we offer and the service that underpins that - we believe it's important to offer the product but just as important is the service, so our customers can easily order what they need and know they'll get it from us when they need it."
Our benefits
Everyone at S&W is encouraged to bring their best selves to work, and given the resources and opportunity to realise their own personal success. We offer our employees #awholelotmoresupport, to ensure you develop and grow with us.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Casual dress
Free parking
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Free parking or Discounted parking
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
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