Sales Assistant

Nourish; Tralee; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Wellbeing benefits

Healthcare cashback

Job summary

Nourish is seeking a Part-Time Seasonal Sales Assistant for our busy Nourish store within Dunnes Stores in Tralee, Co. Kerry. You will support our team during the peak seasonal period, covering 16-24 hours per week with evening availability and flexible shifts from 8:30 am to 10 pm.

Commute to and from the store for early starts and late finishes is essential. Hourly pay starts at €15 per hour, with enhanced rates of €22.50 per hour on Sundays and €30 per hour on Bank Holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous retail experience.
• Assist customers and maintain store standards.
• Be professional and empathetic with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding the right products.
• Maintain stock levels and keep the store clean and tidy.
• Operate pallet trucks and trolleys as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Retail experience

Nutrition interest

Education

Retail qualification

Job description

Summary of role:

We are looking for a Part-Time Seasonal Sales Assistant to join our busy store in Dunnes Stores, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This position will support our team throughout the busy seasonal trading period until 31st of January 2027 covering 16-24 hours per week with flexibility across Monday to Sunday with evening availability essential. Candidates must be flexible to cover shifts across 8.30 am to 10 pm. Please be sure you can commute to and from the store for early starts and late finish times.

Hourly pay

Hourly pay starts at €15 per hour, with enhanced rates of €22.50 per hour for Sunday shifts and €30 per hour for Bank Holiday shifts. Overtime worked in excess of 39 hours per week is paid at €22.50 per hour. Wages are paid weekly.

This role is located within a concession of a fast-paced supermarket environment. Candidates must be comfortable building relationships with customers, fellow Nourish teammates, and Dunnes staff members.

Who are we?

Nourish is an Irish family business of health food stores. Established in Dublin in 1986, today we have a team of more than 200 people across 21 locations throughout Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, and Limerick. With an award-winning customer experience and a great team culture, we’re proud to sell the best natural products, that are kind to people and the planet. Learn what our colleagues have to say about working with Nourish here.

Why join us?

Our values of trust and goodness shape our business. When you work with Nourish, you’ll become part of a team that makes a positive contribution to the world we live in. We invest in you and your learning, allowing you to develop your career and gain lifelong skills.

From the moment you start working with us, you can enjoy a range of great benefits to help support your health, wellbeing, and lifestyle.

Health and Wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 GP phone support, Virtual GP appointments and prescription services.
• Employee Assistance Program offering up to 6 free face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Wellbeing Paid Day off to promote good mental health.
• Wellness Kits packed with our top products to encourage optimal health.
• Up to 30% Staff Discount on all your wholefood, health, and wellbeing products.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid contributions to Maternity/Paternity and Adoptive Leave.
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus 10 statutory days.
• Full-time employees primarily work Monday-Friday ensuring work-life balance.
• Marriage Leave Day & Gift to give you time to celebrate your special day.

Financial Wellbeing

• Free access to legal support through our Employee Assistance Program services.
• Weekly paid competitive salaries and regular wage revision in line with performance.
• Healthcare cashback plan to help with healthcare expenses.
• PerkBox exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, travel, fitness & more.
• 50% additional pay for working on a Sunday.
• 100% additional pay for working on a Public Holiday.

Growth and Development

• Mentoring and recognition to support your development.
• Career progression opportunities to other roles within an expanding business.
• Extensive customer experience and product training from our in-house Learning and Development team.
• Access to the Nourish Knowledge Hub to help you gain knowledge in your own time.

At Nourish, you will get the opportunity to promote healthy living, champion wholefoods, develop your personal career goals and make some great friends along the way!

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for nutrition and healthy living.
• Wants to learn more about the health and wellness industry.
• Shares our values and can support us in driving our mission statement forward.
• Assists customers in finding the right solution for their needs.
• Is professional and empathetic while advising customers at all times.
• Ensures stock levels are well maintained and the store is kept clean and tidy.
• Can operate pallet trucks and trolleys, loading and unloading boxes.
• Is a team player.
• Has a minimum of 1-year previous retail experience (an advantage).
• Has a relevant qualification (beneficial).