Full-Time Sales Assistant – Retail Apprenticeship

About the role

Join O'Brien's Wine as a full‑time Sales Assistant in our Carrickmines store while participating in a two‑year Retail Apprenticeship Programme. You will gain hands‑on retail experience, attend classroom and online training, and work towards a Level 6 qualification in Retail Management.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service, greeting and assisting shoppers with a positive attitude.
• Accurately operate the till (POS) system and handle cash and card transactions.
• Maintain stock levels, organise shelves and ensure high merchandising standards.
• Continuously develop wine product knowledge to advise customers effectively.
• Support store operations including deliveries, displays and general upkeep.
• Participate actively in the apprenticeship, attending college training (≈24 days per year) and completing required coursework.

Required profile

• Serious interest in building a long‑term career in retail management.
• Eager to learn, friendly, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Genuine interest in wine and willingness to expand product knowledge.
• Strong customer‑service focus and sales orientation.
• Hardworking, positive attitude and team‑oriented mindset.
• Availability to work weekends.

Required skills

• POS system operation

What we offer

• Full‑time employment with a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Structured training through classroom sessions, online modules and self‑study.
• Pathway to supervisory or management roles within O'Brien's Wine.
• Opportunity to earn while learning in a dynamic wine retail environment.