Sales Assistant

Centra; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Portlaoise is hiring a Sales Assistant to deliver great customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience. You will engage with customers, merchandise shelves, and support store operations with energy and attentiveness.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication, prioritises customer needs, and works well in a fast-paced team environment. Previous customer service experience is a plus and a positive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs.
• Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible.
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer driven.
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
• Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer needs prioritisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer-driven

Customer service

Job description

Salary On Application

Job Ref 54904

Job Title Sales Assistant

Location Mountrath Rd, Boghlone, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 V8XA

Salary On Application

Closing Date For Applications 03-11-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role:

Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs
• Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Customer driven
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage.

Main duties:

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
• Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.