Retail Assistant

at  AVOCA

FULL-TIME RETAIL ASSISTANT - AVOCA SUFFOLK STREET

Avoca operates in 13 Store locations, Central Bakery & Kitchen, Central Stores and Weaving Production Mill across Ireland. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Today, there are third generation weavers working at the Mill. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. Now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, there are Avoca ceramics, clothing, perfumes, soaps and more from our own design studio. We have a host of award-winning cafes and restaurants, Food Markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far, as well as a best-selling range of Avoca cookbooks. There are also gardens to explore at many of our stores, as well as florists and garden centres. The list goes on. And all of this from a modest handweaving mill, established in a rural Irish village in 1723.

DESCRIPTION

An opportunity has arisen for Retail Assistant roles within the Avoca Suffolk Street store.
These roles are suitable for candidates who absolutely passionate about customer service.

REQUIREMENTS

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
A keen eye for detail and strong merchandising skills
A well-developed interest in jewellery would be an advantage but is not essential
Excellent timekeeping is a key requirement
The ability to work well under pressure
The capacity to use your initiative whilst working as part of the Team
Mid-week availability.

SKILLS:

• Till experience
• Customer Service
• Retail

The highest standards of customer service are required for this role
Ensuring your area is always in line with Avoca’s best-in-class brand standards
Cash handling skills and use of the point-of-sale system
Management of stock levels, ensuring the offering is well maintained
Opening and closing duties as outlined by your line manager
Good computer skills
Promoting gift cards and/or special offers
Handling or escalating customer complaints