Sales Assistant

Job Introduction Location: O'Connel Street Clonmel Contracted Hours Available: 16 This is a Fixed Term Contract. Role Responsibility We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Sales Assistant to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it, we lead the way after all! It can get really busy in our stores, therefore you need to be able to manage lots of customers, busy tills and juggling multiple tasks. But don’t worry, you’ll have lots of fun along the way and you’ll understand why you need to be a little bit mad to work here! Provide excellent customer service at all times to help each customer celebrate their life’s moments Process all sales politely, efficiently and accurately whilst upselling on till products Price and merchandise stock and products correctly To work with the team unloading and unpacking the deliveries To assist with stock takes, which may include working outside the store’s normal opening hours Retail experience is not a necessity when beginning your Card Factory story. We look for personality and a passion for customer service above all else! We want to support a work/life balance, therefore don’t worry if you’re not available all hours of the day – just tell us via the application form when you are available to work! The Ideal Candidate Are we right for you? We are Grafters at Card Factory, and we really do earn the title! The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We understand work – life balance and can offer flexible arrangements to suit both you and the business in certain areas. Are you right for us? The role requires someone who likes to be busy, can multitask and embraces change. Above all, you’ll be customer focused and will bring your best to the team! Package Description About the Company Welcome to Card Factory - and your opportunity to be part of our exciting future. As the country’s largest, independent gift and greetings card retailer with over 1000 stores, Card Factory is really thriving. That’s why we can offer job security and great career progression. Growing all the time, we’re in a position to provide local people with local jobs and deliver quality products at affordable prices in the heart of towns and cities. As well as being a progressive, exciting and friendly company, we reward our people’s commitment and determination. What’s more, Card Factory is ambitious, passionate and forward thinking with a management style that is open and honest, encouraging people to contribute to the business at every level. What’s in it for you? 25% staff discount Mycardfactory – discounts on everything from holidays to shopping, to mobile phone contracts 30 days holiday Employee Assistant Programme Workplace Pension Card Factory Foundation (our charity) Bonus Scheme Loyalty awards (length of service awards) Excellent development opportunities via our internal academy programme *