Part Time Sales Assistant - Athlone

O'Briens Wines; Athlone and Bigmeadow, Athlone; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local wine retailer in Athlone is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Part time Sales Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wine and customer service. Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling transactions, and maintaining store standards. This role offers training opportunities, employee discounts, and various benefits for career growth.

Benefits

Employee discounts on wine

Bike to Work scheme

HSF Health Plans

Company Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and approachable personality.
• A genuine passion for wine and a keen interest in learning more.
• Strong sales focus with a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
• Hardworking, with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting and assisting customers.
• Accurately operate the till system and handle transactions.
• Maintain high merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales focus

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Location: Athlone

At O'Brien's Wine, we're passionate about what we do, and we're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Part time Sales Assistant to join our team. If you're someone who loves great wine, has a knack for customer service, and is eager to learn, we'd love to meet you!

As a Sales Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the store's daily operations while delivering exceptional service to our customers. You'll be the face of O'Brien's, helping customers find the perfect wine and ensuring that our store runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks assigned by management to the highest standards, following company policies.
• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting and assisting customers with a positive and helpful attitude.
• Accurately operate the till system and handle transactions.
• Keep stock levels up to date and well-organized.
• Maintain high merchandising standards, ensuring the store is always presentable.
• Stay up-to-date with product knowledge to better assist customers.

Who We99re Looking For

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and approachable personality.
• A genuine passion for wine and a keen interest in learning more.
• Strong sales focus with a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
• Hardworking, with a positive attitude and a team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and help with deliveries, displays, and maintaining the store's appearance.
• Must be able to work weekends
• Monday to Wednesday

What We Offer You

Benefits

• Enjoy Employee discounts on wine and fizz for all our colleagues.
• Take advantage of our Bike to Work scheme.
• Access HSF Health Plans, covering healthcare expenses including dental, optical, and more.
• Participate in our Company Pension Scheme for future financial security.
• Benefit from our Refer a Friend scheme.
• Explore a variety of Development Opportunities through both online and classroom-based learning, delivered by in-house and external industry experts.

Training & Growth:

• Take part in WSET Wine and Spirit Courses to expand your wine knowledge and earn recognized qualifications in the industry.
• We offer excellent career progression opportunities, with many of our promotions being filled internally.

Inclusion and Our Commitment

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We believe every colleague should feel empowered to be their authentic self at work, respected, valued, and included, no matter who they are, where they're based, or what role they play. Inclusion is at the heart of how we operate. When we embrace individuality and diverse perspectives, we foster a sense of belonging—and quite simply, diverse teams make better decisions and drive greater impact. As a company, we are continuously expanding, but it's the dedication and talent of our people that drives our success. At O'Brien's, we believe in fostering talent and providing ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance in your career. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and excited about working in a vibrant and busy environment, there's plenty of room to grow with us.