Counter Sales Assistant

at  Sofina Foods

COMPANY INFORMATION

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.
At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world - If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Greeting and serving customers.
• Preparing counter.
• Preparing different cuts of meat.
• Assisting customers with their purchases and providing product knowledge.
• Preparation of counter and pre-pack areas.
• Product sampling.
• Stock rotation.
• Price reduction.
• Receiving deliveries and completing paperwork required.
• Special offer material distribution.
• General cleaning.
• Internal training.
• Supporting management function.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Proven customer service excellence.
• Determination to drive sales.
• IT literacy.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
• Capability to motivate and guide team daily.
• Support to deliver and train new people.
• Deadline focused.
• Flexible within working hours.
• Ability to support store manager when not on site and act in a professional manner.
• Strong communicator.
• Competent to work well under pressure.
• A keen interest in developing a career within the trade.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to work on own initiative.

As a Customer Service Assistant, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service through advice, recommendations, and assistance. You will maintain high hygiene standards, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and work towards achieving sales targets. Additionally, you will help develop the team’s skills and confidence, and support the store manager and supervisor in daily operations.