Sales Assistant

About the Role and Company

JYSK, a global retail leader founded in Denmark in 1979 by Lars Larsen, operates over 3000 stores and online shops worldwide. We believe our employees are fundamental to our success and prioritize growth opportunities, empowerment, and mutual trust, reflected in our core values: Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit. We are expanding ambitiously in the UK and Ireland over the next five years and seek passionate, determined individuals to join us on this journey.

Job Overview

As a Sales Assistant at our Sligo store, you will deliver exceptional customer service, work as part of a dynamic team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities include maintaining a well-stocked and clean store, assisting with goods receiving and storage, and potentially managing your own section within the store.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding service to customers with a positive attitude
• Keeping the store tidy and fully stocked with products
• Helping with receiving, unpacking, and organizing stock in the warehouse and on the sales floor
• Possibly taking charge of a specific area within the store

Candidate Profile

• Outgoing personality with strong initiative and customer service skills
• Enthusiastic communication style, passionate about engaging with customers
• Collaborative and supportive teammate striving for excellent results
• Adaptable and flexible regarding tasks and work hours
• Preference for working weekends with weekday time off

What We Offer

• Access to personal development and career advancement opportunities, including internal promotion where 80% of future managers come from within
• Participation in internal competitions with prizes
• Engaging social activities and a positive work culture
• Competitive sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible scheduling options
• 20% discount at JYSK and Lars Larsen Group companies
• Company pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as annual events, employee assistance programs, bike-to-work schemes, and life insurance

Additional Information

• Part-time role consisting of 24 hours per week
• JYSK is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background
• Application review is continuous until the ideal candidate is found
• Recruitment processes include interviews and may feature assessments or video interviews to evaluate motivation and alignment
• Application screening uses an automated system based on answers to screening questions to ensure fair evaluation, with final hiring decisions made by humans