Store Assistant - Pensarn

Wynnstay Group PLC; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Employee discount

Values-led organisation

Job summary

Wynnstay Group PLC is seeking an Agricultural Store Assistant for our Pensarn Store in Wales. You will support store operations and help farmers with product knowledge and service.

In this permanent, full-time role, you will process sales, assist customers, and work with the team to maintain stock levels and promote seasonal campaigns. A background in retail and a passion for agriculture are desirable traits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy retail or customer-facing environment.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive with initiative.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Processing cash and credit transactions accurately in a busy agricultural retail environment.
• Identifying customer needs and maximising sales opportunities through excellent service and knowledge of agricultural products.
• Building strong relationships with customers, providing timely and accurate advice on products.
• Supporting team members with product knowledge and assisting in managing stock levels, especially during seasonal promotions and campaigns.
• Always delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a friendly, helpful, and professional experience for all customers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Proactive

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Role Overview

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Role Overview

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, rotating weekends (Permanent)

Wynnstay Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Agricultural Store Assistant at our busy Pensarn Store, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service for our valued farmer customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the helm of a well-established and respected store at the heart of a rural community. If you bring a passion for agriculture, strong leadership skills, and a proven background in retail management, you'll play a key role in driving performance during an exciting period of growth and transformation for Wynnstay.

Responsibilities

• Processing cash and credit transactions accurately in a busy agricultural retail environment
• Identifying customer needs and maximising sales opportunities through excellent service and knowledge of agricultural products
• Building strong relationships with customers, providing timely and accurate advice on products
• Supporting team members with product knowledge and assisting in managing stock levels, especially during seasonal promotions and campaigns
• Always delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a friendly, helpful, and professional experience for all customers

Essential

What we're looking for:

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to professionally support a wide range of customer needs
• Experience in a retail or customer-facing role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach and the ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges as part of the role
• Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace.

Desirable

• Agricultural background or knowledge of farming products and practices (preferable)
• RAMA (Registered Animal Medicines Advisor) qualified or willing to undertake training

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Employee Discount at Wynnstay Stores
• Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide