Customer Service Assistant - Clonmel

BoyleSports; The Borough District of Clonmel; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BoyleSports in Clonmel is seeking a Customer Service Assistant to help run our retail shop, delivering an outstanding customer experience while accepting and paying bets.

You will support the Shop Manager, open and close the store, and contribute to a friendly, knowledgeable team. Training will be provided to upskill and progress within the company.

This role requires flexibility, strong numeracy, and a passion for sport and betting.

Qualifications

• Customer service focused and able to build rapport with customers.
• Trust and integrity in all interactions.
• Flexible to operate 7 days a week.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong numeracy and cash handling skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ambition to progress within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager with day-to-day shop operations.
• Open and close the shop; manage cash procedures.
• Provide outstanding customer experience across channels.
• Act as Brand Ambassador and promote multi-channel journey.
• Maintain high shop presentation standards throughout the day.
• Ensure safety, compliance and shop procedures are followed.
• Support training and development opportunities within the team.
• Handle bets accurately via EPOS and terminals.

Skills

Customer service

Integrity

Flexibility

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Numeracy

People skills

Sports interest

Ambition

Brand promotion

Communication

Problem solving

Organisation

Cash handling

Job description

Job Title:Customer Service Assistant
Department: Retail
Reporting to: Shop Manager
Location: Clonmel

Role Purpose

You will be responsible for providing an outstanding customer experience for our customers through a helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable approach. The day to day of the role will be to assist the Shop Manager and team with the smooth running of the store ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the day whilst accepting and paying out bets and delivering excellent customer service. The role encompasses the duty of opening and closing the business and on occasion you may be required to manage the operations of the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager with the day to day running of the shop.
• Step up and guide shop operations in the absence of the Shop and Assistant Manager including being responsible for:
  • Opening and closing the shop
  • Managing and guiding the shop team
  • Cash management procedures
• You will have the opportunity to manage on occasion which will lead to further development opportunities.
• Ability to combine working in a fast-paced retail environment whilst undertaking training/on the job supports to continuously upskill and progress within the company.
• Responsible for providing an outstanding customer experience for customers through a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable approach.
• Accept bets as per procedure, accurately taking and processing customer bets through multiple channels which include but not limited to betting terminals and in shop transactions through the EPOS System in timely manner.
• To act as a Brand Ambassador including introducing customers to the multi-channel/digital journey.
• Ability to work under pressure and remaining calm whilst constantly looking for ways to improve yourself and the shop.
• Keeping and maintaining shop presentation standards to a high quality throughout your working day.
• Ensure that all procedures (safety, compliance and shop operations) are always followed.
• Passionate about working within a team environment.
• Adhere to Social Responsibility duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential Skills and Experience

• Customer service focused
• Operate with trust and integrity
• Flexibility as business operates 7 days a week
• Be adaptable to shop environment
• Great attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
• An enthusiastic people person who can work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A keen interest in Sporting industry/events and being confident to build rapport and relationships with customers.
• Ambitious and driven to progress within the company
• To promote the company brand and be results focused
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solve and think creatively
• Be organised, reliable and dependable
• A proven good cash handing approach

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Industry/Retail experience is welcomed but not essential as full training provided to expand your knowledge base on all things sport and betting related.

BoyleSports are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.