Branch Relief Sales Assistant

About Dairygold

 Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munster¿s largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear. Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Ireland¿s largest farmer-owned co-operative. With headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork and operations in other locations in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.41 billion litres of milk a year, with an annual turnover of ¿1.4 billion. The society is structured across three imperative divisions; food ingredients, agri business including retail, that drive and support our farmers and business.

Core responsibilities for this role include:

• Flexibility to move between stores and fill vacancies across mid cork region.
• Delivering best in class service to our customers including expert advice on our products.
• Dealing with all customer queries including telephone queries, in an efficient and professional manner.
• Restocking display areas on a regular basis to ensure product availability at all times.
• Maintaining the highest standards of store presentation and cleanliness including shop floor, garden centre and display areas.
• Managing point of sale processes, including cash, card & credit transactions.
• Adhering to policies and procedures for the security of cash and merchandise.
• Participating in regular stock taking including daily cycle counting and stock counts.
• Flexibility across a range of departments.
• Product coding, pricing and updating of prices on goods for re-sales.
• Adherence to all Society policies & procedures, Health & Safety procedures and reporting of any hazards to the Branch Management.

Candidates for this position should have:

• Flexibility to move between stores on a regular basis and fill vacancies where you are needed.
• Previous relevant experience in retail is desired for this role.
• Experience within the Agri Sector / Builders Providers / Hardware would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A keen customer focus
• An ability to work on own initiative

Benefits:

• Mileage expenses paid from a base location, to cover your cost of transport
• Daily Meal allowance
• Competative Wage
• Annual Bonus
• Penion Scheme
• Financial Contribution towards Private Healthcare
• Development and Educational Programmes
• Progression Opportunities within Dairygold
• Full Training Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Forklift Training Provided