Sofina Foods Europe
Counter Sales Assistant
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Counter Sales Assistant to join our team in Portadown. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with customers, takes pride in maintaining high standards and is looking to develop a career within the food retail industry.
Working within a busy retail environment, you'll play an important role in delivering outstanding customer service, maintaining product quality and supporting the day-to-day running of the store.
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour
Key Duties
- Providing excellent customer service, offering product advice, recommendations and product knowledge.
- Preparing meat products and maintaining high standards of presentation and quality.
- Ensuring counter and pre-pack areas are maintained to the highest hygiene and food safety standards.
- Carrying out stock rotation, price reductions and product sampling activities.
- Receiving deliveries and completing associated paperwork accurately.
- Supporting store promotions, merchandising activities and general housekeeping duties.
- Assisting with colleague training and providing support to the management team when required.
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Ideal Candidate
- A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and achieving sales targets.
- Good understanding of relevant food retail procedures and legal requirements.
- Able to support, motivate and work effectively alongside colleagues.
- Confident taking responsibility and supporting the Store Manager in their absence.
- Flexible, organised and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong communicator with the ability to work independently and use their own initiative.
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within the trade.
Why Join Us?
We offer competitive rates of pay, access to our Online Benefits Hub, a life assurance scheme and free onsite parking.
About Sofina
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.
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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.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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