Sales Assistant - WPEP Scheme - The Jack and Jill …, Roscommon

Job Description We are offering a Work Placement Experience Programme for participants who are job seekers receiving qualifying social welfare payments or transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. The programme will provide meaningful work experience, learning, and training while in a busy retail environment.

The participant will receive excellent on‑the‑job training and develop work ethics, confidence, and interpersonal skills by engaging with the public.

Responsibilities

Preparing and pricing stock

Merchandising

Serving and assisting customers

Operating and balancing a computerised till system

Induction in health and safety in the workplace

Meet and greet customers and providing advice on inquiries

Stock control

Ensuring the store is tidy at all times

Training and Mentoring Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module, which was developed by the Education&Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection, and will fulfil accredited training requirements for the WPEP.

Formal training: till/cash handling/credit card training, merchandising, WPEP QQI work experience module, and any other certified training required.

Informal training: window dressing, time management, customer care, communication skills, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving.

Sector Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Career Level Not Required.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Experience Required (Years): 0

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