Shop Assistant

Wurth Ireland Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life Balance

24 days annual leave

Onboarding Programme

Paid Sick Leave Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Life Cover

Staff Discount

Long Service Rewards

Career Progression Opportunities

Wellness initiatives including EAP

OTE Earnings €36,744+ pa

Job summary

Wurth Ireland Ltd seeks a Shop Assistant for the Dundalk branch to provide knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service. You will drive shop sales, promote our products, and deliver professional customer service while taking pride in maintaining a well-run store and supporting the branch team.

The role operates a 39-hour workweek, Monday–Friday, with occasional flexibility. Experience in construction/tools is a plus; full training and the chance to advance within a growing multinational are

Qualifications

• Experienced in selling with a strong ambition to succeed.
• Great communicator who loves helping people.
• People person with exceptional customer service qualities.
• Friendly, reliable, honest and enthusiastic.
• Background in construction, tools or automotive industry ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with customers through value-added selling.
• Identify sales opportunities and advise on our range of products.
• Aim to meet monthly sales and margin targets.
• Keep the shop clean and well-merchandised.
• Maintain stock levels in the store.
• Make telesales calls to customers.
• Keep workspace tidy and safe.
• Be security conscious at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Sales oriented

Communication

Team player

Ambitious

Tools/DIY knowledge

Job description

Join our Wurth Community as a Dundalk Shop Assistant!

The Wurth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.

Wurth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with record breaking sales, has made Wurth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our OmniChannel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our EBusiness continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, online sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.

We have the largest Salesforce in Ireland with over 90 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company's headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics.

We are now looking to recruit a Shop Assistant

Who will work in our Dundalk branch in Unit 3a, TCS Retail Park, Coes Road, Dundalk, and who enjoys taking ownership of the running of all aspects of a store.

The role will operate a standard 39 hour week (8am-5pm), Monday-to-Friday schedule with flexibility required from time to time.

Your Mission!

As a shop assistant, you will provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service. You'll have a passion for driving shop sales, promoting our products and services, and delivering professional customer service. You will take pride in your store, work closely with the Branch Team in general, and have lots of fun along the way!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Building effective relationships with customers through value added selling.
• Identifying sales opportunities and offering advice and solutions on our extensive range of products.
• Striving to achieve monthly key performance indicators including sales & margin targets.
• Maintaining a clean shop and effectively merchandised counter area.
• Ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Making telesales calls to new or existing customers.
• Keeping your working environment tidy and safe.
• Being security conscious at all times.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

• Experienced in selling with a strong ambition to succeed.
• People person with exceptional demonstrated customer service qualities and a positive can do attitude.
• Prepared to work hard and embrace learning opportunities.
• A great communicator who loves to help people.
• Friendly, reliable, honest and enthusiastic.
• Background in construction, tools or automotive industry ideal but not essential Or D.I.Y. store or trade/retail store experience.

What We Offer

Joining Wurth Ireland means joining a growing German Multinational- full of support and opportunity including excellent training and ongoing development to help you be the best you can be!!!!

We offer a competitive salary with ample opportunity to increase your earnings through monthly and quarterly incentives.

• Work life Balance (weekends off!)
• 24 days annual leave
• Onboarding Programme
• Paid Sick Leave Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Life Cover
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Rewards
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• OTE Earnings €36,744 plus pa

Diversity is our Future

The future needs good decisions and good decisions are a result of a diversity of opinions and perspectives!

Wurth Ireland is committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where all staff have equal access to opportunity and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.