Sales Assistant - Part Time

SPAR Birr-Railway Rd. Birr, Co Offaly is looking for a part-time Sales Assistant to join their fantastic team. The ideal candidate must be able to work full time hours including evening and weekends. Customer Care To serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner providing an exceptional standard of customer care To communicate with the customers in and 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 and making deposits in line with cash handling policy 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 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 General Any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent 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