Sales Assistants

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilkenny Design in Douglas, Cork is seeking fully flexible Seasonal Sales Assistants to join our team. These fixed-term contracts run to December 2026 with rosters including weekdays, weekends, daytime and evening shifts.

You will provide exceptional service, showcase product knowledge and help maintain stock and store standards. We value great communication, teamwork and a positive attitude, and we will support you during your time with us.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
• Engage with customers to build relationships and drive sales.
• Maintain shop floor standards and stock replenishment.

Job description

Location: On site / Douglas, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 YE93, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Retail | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Role: Seasonal Sales Assistants

· Fixed term contracts, to December 2026

· Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have full flexibility and availability across the working week. Hours are rostered on a rotating schedule including weekdays, weekends, daytime, and evening shifts.

Kilkenny Design are currently looking for a fully flexible seasonal sales assistant to join our team in Douglas. Contracts are to December, and hours are rostered on rotating schedule including weekdays, weekends, daytime & evening shifts Monday to Sunday.

Our sales assistants are at the heart of what we do, they live and breathe our core values, and they strive to make anything possible for our customers. In return we will support you during your time with us.

About You

You’ll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, demonstrating product knowledge, and building quality customer relationships to achieve business goals whilst being an ambassador for our values and the Kilkenny brand.

You will also:

· Have great communication and organisational skills to keep the shop floor running smoothly and ensuring general store standards and stock replenishment are carried out/maintained.

· Be collaborative in your nature, and thrive as part of a team, building relationships with colleagues and customers alike.

· Maximise the sales potential of your area and enjoy the thrill of achieving sales targets.

About Us

Kilkenny Design is proud to promote Ireland’s unique heritage, culture, and creative talent by offer a carefully curated collection of designers across fashion, homeware, jewellery, kids, beauty, and wellness. Giving our customers the chance to find the perfect gift or something special for themselves and their families along with exceptional customer service is what we do best.

This role is open to everyone who believes they can put a smile on our customer’s faces, support their colleagues and exceed expectations. At Kilkenny our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. We hire great people to ensure that the best possible experience is created for our customers and colleagues each day.

Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact the successful candidates. Thank you.

Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a Values based culture and a strong emphasis on people development.