Sales Assistant

Job Title: Sales Assistant

Location: Homeland Westport

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. Aurivo Agribusiness are delivering on an ambitious growth strategy, which will see further strategic investment, the continued expansion of our E-Commerce range and the delivery of innovation and customer focused sustainable solutions through partnering with our valued customers.

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

· Dealing with transactions including cash management

· Inventory management and stock control

· Merchandising ensuring all area's of the store are presented to highest standard

· Developing a working knowledge of the Core system

· Adhoc tasks, duties and projects as required

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 position has growth opportunities for the successful candidate who demonstrates a drive and a will to go the extra mile in their daily operations.

· Previous retail/sales experience working in Agri an advantage

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work proactively

· Strong attention to detail

· An ability to work on own initiative

· Flexible and willing to learn

· Strong customer service skills

· Knowledge of pets, animal care and pet products is desirable but not essential