About this role
The participant will receive excellent daily training and mentoring in a busy retail environment, helping to develop a strong work ethic and enhance personal and interpersonal skills through regular interaction with customers and colleagues. This will also assist in building confidence and self-esteem. The participant will assist and learn in the following: • 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 assisting with advice on queries. • Stock control. • Ensure store is tidy at all times.. This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. 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. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP. The participant will receive formal/informal training and mentoring in the following: Formal Training: • In our in-house computer system and softwear packages, Top2Toe which is our point of sale cash register & Corel Draw which is our graphics package • Health & Safety Training • Manual Handling • Customer Service Informal Training: • Communication Skills • Time Management • Teamwork • Organisational Skills