Shaws Department Stores now have a vacancy for a Sales Assistant in our store in Tralee.

Established 160 years ago, Shaws has become a trusted, much loved brand and one of Ireland's leading department store retailers. An Irish family-owned business to this day, we enjoy a rich heritage that is steeped in tradition. Our goal is to provide quality products, unmatched service and expert knowledge for all our

customers nationwide.

REPORTING TO:

• Management Team

JOB PURPOSE:

• To assist and serve customers with the purchase of retail products. To care for the stock, including its administration, storage, presentation and security.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve customers and deal with them promptly and politely, answering any queries that they may have
• Follow guidance from the Department Supervisor
• Adhere to till procedures
• Merchandise stock correctly
• Replenish stock on display from stock room
• Receive, check and stock deliveries
• Ensure cleanliness of store fixtures and fittings when required
• Maintain a high level of security for both cash and stock
• Stock room maintained correctly
• Complete stock counts and audits, as necessary
• Compile orders from suppliers, as required
• Observe all Health & Safety procedures and protocols

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this brief as required and at the discretion of management.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Commitment to providing the highest level of customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Self motivated
• Able to work on own initiative
• Numerate
• Confident and polite manner
• Strong team player
• Neat and presentable at all times
• Flexible and adaptable

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

• Previous experience of retailing
• Previous experience of working tills
• Previous work experience of a service oriented nature.

Applicants must be fully flexible to work shifts over a 7 day roster. Availability for midweek shifts is essential.

If this sounds like your next ideal career move, then we would love to hear from you.