Part-Time Sales Assistant

Summary of role:

We are looking for a Part-Time Sales Assistant to join our busy store in Dunnes Stores, Douglas Court Shopping Centre, Cork. This position covers 16 to 20 hours per week with shifts on the weekends and one to two midweek evenings, but candidates must be flexible to cover shifts across all opening hours from 8am to 9pm. Please be sure you can commute to and from the store for early starts and late finish times.

Shifts worked on Sundays and hours worked over 39 hours are paid at time and a half. Bank Holidays are paid at double time and we currently pay on a weekly basis.

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 20 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.
• Has an interest in the products we sell.
• Wants to learn more about the health and wellness industry.
• Shares our values and can support us in driving our mission statement forward.
• Can organise stock within the stockroom.
• Ensures the supply of stock to the shop floor for our customers.
• Can operate pallet trucks and trolleys, loading and unloading boxes while adhering to the health & safety protocols.
• Can check off and accept deliveries for goods in.
• Keeps the stockroom & cold-room areas clean, tidy, and organised.
• Assists customers to find 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.
• Is a team player.
• Has a minimum of 1-year previous retail or stockroom experience (an advantage).

If you feel you have what it takes, Click Apply, and fill in the online application form.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Tell us something about your interest in health and nutrition. What products do you typically pick up when shopping in Nourish?
• What does excellent customer service mean to you?
• How do you plan on traveling to and from the store in line with the Store Opening Times listed in the job description?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person