Retail Sales Assistant

Choice Stores; Tullamore; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

20 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Internal promotions

Supportive leadership and office teams

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Choice Stores in Tullamore is seeking a Sales Assistant to greet customers, support daily store operations, and create a positive shopping experience. Whether you’re starting your retail journey or seeking a fresh opportunity, we’re looking for team players with energy, a strong work ethic, and a passion for working with people.

As a Sales Assistant, you will deliver warm, friendly service, support merchandising, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for retail.
• Willing to learn and contribute to a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, friendly, and professional customer service.
• Support store presentation through merchandising and stock replenishment.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping environment.
• Operate tills, handle transactions, and assist with daily till procedures.
• Assist with incoming deliveries and stockroom organisation.
• Be a proactive team player, ready to support wherever needed.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

About Choice Stores

Choice Stores is a proudly 100% Irish-owned retailer, known for great value, bright and welcoming stores, and teams who take pride in delivering a great customer experience. With a growing presence across Ireland, we're deeply committed to supporting local jobs, local suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Sales Assistant - Tullamore

About Choice Stores

Choice Stores is a proudly 100% Irish-owned retailer, known for great value, bright and welcoming stores, and teams who take pride in delivering a great customer experience. With a growing presence across Ireland, we're deeply committed to supporting local jobs, local suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our locally led business model keeps us agile, people-focused, and responsive to what really matters: our teams and our customers. As we grow, we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us and be part of our journey.

Your Role

As a Sales Assistant, you will be the face of our business greeting customers, supporting daily store operations, and creating a positive shopping experience. Whether you're starting your retail journey or looking for a fresh opportunity, we're looking for team players with energy, a strong work ethic, and a passion for working with people.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver warm, friendly, and professional customer service


• Support store presentation through merchandising and stock replenishment


• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping environment


• Operate tills, handle transactions, and assist with daily till procedures


• Assist with incoming deliveries and stockroom organisation


• Be a proactive team player, ready to support wherever needed

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for retail


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Reliable, punctual, and a strong work ethic


• The ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure


• Willing to learn, grow and contribute to a supportive team

Why Join Choice

• Competitive hourly rate


• 20 days Annual Leave (pro rata for part time team members)


• Clear progression pathways and a strong record of internal promotions


• Supportive leadership and support office teams


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being support


• Staff discount and occasional wellness initiatives to support work-life balance


• A dynamic, fast-paced team environment where contribution is encouraged


• We offer more than just a job we offer the opportunity to grow with us

Hourly Rate (Age 20+): €14.15 per hour

• Age 19: 90% of the applicable adult rate


• Age 18: 80% of the applicable adult rate


• Under 18: 70% of the applicable adult rate

Bring your energy to a role where your effort really makes a difference