Sales Assistant

Aurivo Co-op is a large multi-purpose Co-operative engaged in a wide range of activities including dairy processing, liquid milk distribution, animal feed milling, retail stores, e-commerce, garden centres, livestock marketing and sports nutrition. In Aurivo our values define how we operate, employing over 700 people directly and providing employment for many others in wide range of activities including transport & distribution.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Homeland Branch Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to ensure an excellent customer experience is provided to all Homeland customers. This opportunity has extensive growth opportunities for the successful candidate who demonstrates a drive & a will to go the extra mile in their daily operations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

· Dealing with customers queries, ensuring customer retention and maintaining customer satisfaction

· Dealing with transactions including cash management

· Inventory management and stock control

· Merchandising

· Developing a working knowledge of the Core system

· Adhoc tasks, duties and projects as required

Qualifications and Skills:

· Previous retail / sales experience in Agri, DIY & Hardware, Paint and / or Gardening an advantage, training will be provided

· Strong customer service skills

· Strong communication skills

· An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

· Good computer skills

· Drive and willingness to be flexible

· Desirable knowledge of the agricultural sector