Sales Assistant – Retail Store

About the role

Centra is seeking a full‑time Sales Assistant for its Kilkenny store. You will be the front‑line representative, ensuring every customer enjoys a friendly, efficient, and health‑focused shopping experience.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, answering product queries and providing recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the point‑of‑sale (POS) system.
• Maintain clean, well‑stocked shelves and support merchandising and promotional displays.
• Ensure food and convenience items meet Centra’s presentation standards.
• Handle customer questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve store targets and uphold health, safety, and security procedures.

Required profile

• Strong customer‑facing and interpersonal abilities.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Basic sales aptitude for upselling and promotions.
• Good organisational skills to manage stock and displays.
• Previous experience in retail, grocery, or convenience settings is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Reliability, attention to detail and a proactive problem‑solving approach.
• Basic numeracy and comfort handling cash.

Required skills

• POS system operation