Job Details

SALES ASSISTANT

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    ALLBOOKS LIMITED
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    Ref: #WPEP-2392854
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    ALLBOOKS AND NEWS, James Fintan Lalor A, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 N24H
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 30 May 2025
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    Closing On: 25 Jul 2025

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.


Allbooks are offering a placement as a Sales Assistant to assist and learn in a busy book shop as well as our online store.. The participant will gain training and practical experience with the following: interaction with customers and customer ordering, stocking shelves, checking incoming stock, pricing stock, stock ordering. The participant will be trained in all aspects of the online ordering system and communications with online customers.  The participant will be shown how to interact with local booksellers and how to make book recommendations to customers. In addition to selling books the participant will be trained in sales of arts and crafts matierials and stationery. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to gain experience in retail under the guidance of an experienced staff.
 
Formal training:

Retail sales instore and online
Cash handling and till closing
Stock control and management on computerised POS system.

Informal training:

Customer service
Communication skills
Teamwork

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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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