Sales Assistant – Retail (Athlone)

About the role

Join Smyths Toys as a Sales Assistant in Athlone and become part of a vibrant retail team that brings joy to families through toys and games. This temporary position offers a fast‑paced environment where you’ll interact directly with customers, support store operations, and develop product knowledge.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of customer service, helping shoppers find the right products.
• Identify and respond to customers’ needs and preferences.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well‑stocked store environment.
• Pack shelves, receive deliveries, and complete price changes.
• Operate the tills and handle cash transactions accurately.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest product ranges to advise customers effectively.

Required profile

• Flexible availability, including weekends, as the store is open 7 days a week.
• Enthusiastic, friendly attitude with a passion for helping customers.
• Ability to work well within a dynamic, team‑oriented setting.

Required skills

• Basic cash register (till) operation.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage (€13.00 for under‑20s, €14.25 for over‑20s).
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance cover.
• Employee assistance programme and in‑store discount.
• Company maternity and paternity payments and special life‑event gifts.