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Primark

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Galway

AI generated summary

  • You should be passionate about people, a strong communicator, organized, a team player, motivated, fashion-savvy, and ideally have experience in a busy retail environment.
  • You will assist customers, maintain a tidy shop floor and stockroom, process transactions efficiently, and manage new deliveries to ensure high standards and correct pricing.

Requirements

  • You’re passionate about people and creating those amazing experiences
  • You’re honest, a strong communicator who can also listen, share ideas and get involved where needed
  • You’ve got good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • You’re a team player with high levels of motivation, a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • You’re interested in fashion and the latest looks
  • Ideally, you’ve got some experience working within a busy retail environment

Responsibilities

  • Providing customers with an amazing experience as you help them with things like sizes or styles, purchases, or returns
  • Setting up a good-looking shop floor with full shelves, tidy fitting rooms and all the latest fashions, as well as keeping a tidy and well-organised stockroom
  • Delivering a fast, friendly, efficient experience at till points, processing queries, voids, and returns
  • Receiving, unpacking and checking off new deliveries. Getting our products on to the shop floor and ensuring they’re all correctly priced - all while making sure everything meets our high standards

FAQs

What is the salary for the Retail Assistant position?

The salary for the Retail Assistant position is €12.70 per hour, with a premium rate for Sunday work.

Are there flexible working hours for this role?

Yes, we offer accommodating shifts to provide flexibility.

What kind of pension benefits do you offer?

We have a generous pension scheme to help secure your future.

Do Retail Assistants receive any employee discounts?

Yes, Retail Assistants can enjoy an employee discount across our fabulous range of products.

What support programs are available for employees?

We offer well-being initiatives and an employee assistance programme to support our staff.

How much holiday leave can I expect?

Holiday entitlement is generous and based on your working hours.

Is there an opportunity for career progression?

Yes, there are opportunities to progress your career internationally within the company.

What are the main responsibilities of a Retail Assistant?

Retail Assistants are responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining a tidy shop floor, processing transactions at the till, and managing stock deliveries.

What qualities do you look for in a Retail Assistant?

We seek individuals who are passionate about people, strong communicators, detail-oriented, team players with a positive attitude, and interested in fashion.

Is previous retail experience necessary for this position?

Ideally, some experience working in a busy retail environment is preferred, but it's not mandatory.

How does Primark prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace?

Primark strives to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and thrive together.

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Primark

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kid’s, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences in-store, Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone. Primark Cares is its commitment to doing better, every day - making more sustainable products everyone can afford, reducing its impact on the planet and improving the lives of workers. It has made a series of public commitments it plans to work towards and report on progress each year. These include making all its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials, ensuring clothing is recyclable by design, halving carbon emissions across the value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in the supply chain.