Counter Sales Assistant

Sofina Foods Europe; Omagh; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Online Benefits Hub

Life assurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Sofina Foods is recruiting a Customer Service Assistant for its Omagh store. You will deliver excellent customer engagement, maintain high hygiene standards, and support colleagues in a busy retail environment. The role is part-time with a pay rate of £12.75 per hour and involves helping the store manager and supervisor in day-to-day operations.

You will greet customers, maintain hygiene, assist with stock and product knowledge, and contribute to achieving sales targets in a sales-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service excellence.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and procedures relevant to the role.
• Motivate and support colleagues daily.
• Confident supporting the store manager in their absence.
• Flexible, deadline-focused and able to work under pressure.
• Strong communicator with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers, offering advice, recommendations and product knowledge.
• Prepare counter and pre-pack areas to high hygiene standards.
• Prepare different cuts of meat.
• Carry out stock rotation, price reductions and product sampling.
• Receive deliveries and complete paperwork.
• Distribute special offer materials and carry out general cleaning.
• Support internal training and the management team.

Skills

Customer service

Sales targets

Communication

Team support

Initiative

Job description

Summary

Are you a motivated team player with a passion for customer service? Join a skilled, customer-focused team where your contribution makes a real difference.

The Role

As a Customer Service Assistant, you'll deliver excellent customer engagement, maintain high standards of hygiene, and support your colleagues in a busy retail environment. You'll work in a sales-driven way to hit targets while supporting the store manager and supervisor in the day-to-day running of the store.

Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers, offering advice, recommendations and product knowledge
• Prepare counter and pre-pack areas to the highest hygiene standards
• Prepare different cuts of meat
• Carry out stock rotation, price reductions and product sampling
• Receive deliveries and complete the required paperwork
• Distribute special offer materials and carry out general cleaning
• Support internal training and the management team

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven customer service excellence and a drive to meet sales targets
• Knowledge of legal requirements and procedures relevant to the role
• Able to motivate and support colleagues on a daily basis
• Confident supporting the store manager in their absence
• Flexible, deadline-focused and able to work well under pressure
• A strong communicator who can work on their own initiative
• A keen interest in developing a career within the trade

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Location

Omagh, County Tyrone

Hours of Work

Part-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

IE

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