Sports Advisor

Intersport Elverys; Thurles; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discount

Brand training events

Learning & development

Service awards

Employee assistance

Sick pay top-up

Referral programme

Baby gifts

Job summary

Intersport Elverys in Ireland is seeking a friendly Sports Advisor who will be the face of the brand, delivering personal and positive service to customers and driving sales in our stores.

You will need to know the product catalogue, participate in promotions, handle transactions at the till, and contribute to stock management and store presentation while upholding security and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• A warm, friendly and engaging personality is essential.
• Experience in a customer service role with face-to-face customer contact is highly desirable.
• Experience in a retail environment with a quality brand is desirable but not essential.
• Great communication skills - outgoing, energetic, and focused on delivering a great customer experience.
• Initiative to undertake additional tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every customer in our stores gets a personal and positive service experience.
• Have a full knowledge of our product catalogue and current promotions.
• Engage with and profile our customers to offer the best products for their needs and optimise sales.
• Play an active role in helping achieve sustainability goals and implement initiatives.
• Use in-store tools including Assisted Selling, Safesize, e-receipts, and radio systems.
• Keep store areas clean, tidy and easy to navigate.
• Replenish stock and maintain shelves, rails, fixtures and displays to a high standard.
• Assist with deliveries and stock handling.
• Be security conscious and deter theft while protecting stock.
• Take responsibility for personal development and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Operate till and handle financial transactions, delivering a great last impression.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Face-to-face interaction

Retail experience

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

We are so passionate about sport we have made it our business! We have created a retail experience that is fun, thanks to our incredible team. There are lots of reasons to work for Intersport Elverys, but really, it is our employees that make us great. If you are a sports enthusiast or enjoy a fun working environment, then Intersport Elverys is the place for you.

CANDIDATES MUST BE FULLY FLEXIBLE MONDAY TO SUNDAY.

Job Scope

The Sports Advisor is the face of our company to our customers. Sports Advisors are required to generate and close sales by ensuring a great experience in-store for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure every customer to our stores gets a personal and positive service experience.
• Have a full knowledge of our product catalogue (www.elverys.ie) and current promotions.
• Engage with and profile our customers to offer the best products for our customer's needs and optimise sales.
• Play an active and participative role in helping to ensure our sustainability goals are achieved, with all policies and initiatives implemented.
• Use all the tools we have in the store including Assisted Selling, Safesize, e-receipts, radio systems etc.
• Ensure that the store support areas are clean, tidy and easy to navigate.
• Replenish stock and maintain shelves, rails, fixtures and displays to a high standard with our fantastic products and specialist brands.
• Assist with deliveries and stock handling.
• Be security conscious within the store and stock rooms - monitor potential shoplifters and follow security guidelines to deter theft and protect stock.
• Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement.
• Operate till and handle financial transactions. Deliver a great last impression to our customers.
• Carry out other duties as and when required.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A warm, friendly and engaging personality is essential.
• Experience in a customer service role with face-to-face customer contact is highly desirable.
• Experience in a retail environment with a quality brand is desirable but not essential.
• Great communication skills - outgoing, energetic, and focused on delivering a great customer experience.
• Initiative to undertake additional tasks as required.

Additional Benefits include;

• Generous in-store discount
• Brand Training Events with our partners including Nike, Brooks, Hoka Asics
• Learning Development (Online training platform, Next Gen Management Programme, Education Assistance, Study Exam Leave)
• Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme/Maternity/Paternity Top Up commensurate with service length
• Employee Referral Programme
• Partnership/Marriage New Baby Gifts

Note: This job description is not a static document and doesn't propose to cover every aspect of this role. Duties and responsibilities of this role may vary in the future.