Shop Assistant

Join our Würth Community as our Wexford Shop Assistant!

The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.

Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with record breaking sales, has made Würth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our OmniChannel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our EBusiness continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, online sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.

We have the largest Salesforce in Ireland with over 90 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics.

We are now looking to recruit a Shop Assistant who will work in our new Wexford branch in Sinnottstown and who enjoys taking ownership of the running of all aspects of a store. Our Wexford shop is open 5 days a week only - Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5.00pm and 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday with no evening or weekend work!

Your Mission!

As a shop assistant, you will provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service. You'll have a passion for driving shop sales, promoting our products and services, and delivering professional customer service. You will take pride in your store, work closely with the Branch Team in general, and have lots of fun along the way! You may also provide cover for our other local branches, if required, on occasion.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Building effective relationships with customers through value added selling.

· Identifying sales opportunities and offering advice and solutions on our extensive range of products.

· Striving to achieve monthly key performance indicators including sales & margin targets.

· Maintaining a clean shop and effectively merchandised counter area.

· Ensuring stock levels are maintained.

· Making telesales calls to new or existing customers.

· Keeping your working environment tidy and safe.

· Being security conscious at all times.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

· Experienced in selling with a strong ambition to succeed.

· People person with exceptional demonstrated customer service qualities and a positive can do attitude.

· Prepared to work hard and embrace learning opportunities.

· A great communicator who loves to help people.

· Friendly, reliable, honest and enthusiastic.

· Background in construction, tools or automotive industry ideal but not essential Or D.I.Y. store or trade/retail store experience.

What we Offer

Joining Wurth Ireland means joining a growing German Multinational– full of support and opportunity including excellent training and ongoing development to help you be the best you can be!!!!

· We offer a competitive salary with ample opportunity to increase your earnings through monthly and quarterly incentives.

· Life Cover

· 23 days annual leave

· Onboarding Programme

· Paid Sick Leave Scheme

· Employee Referral Scheme

· Staff Discount

· Long Service Rewards

· Career Progression Opportunities

· Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

OTE Earnings €34,000 plus pa

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