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.

Opportunity

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

· 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

· Ad hoc tasks, duties and projects as required

Skills and Competencies

· Previous retail / sales experience desirable in Agri, DIY & Hardware, Paint and / or Gardening

· Strong customer service skills

· Strong communication skills

· An ability to work on own initiative

· Good computer skills

· Drive and willingness to be flexible

· Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector desirable