Senior Hardware Retail Assistant
About Us
D Lynch and Sons Ltd has been serving the people of Portumna and surrounding areas with top quality products and materials since 1870.
For four generations we have been a vibrant and reliable part of the community fabric through good times and bad. We are now embarking on an exciting growth strategy and are looking to hire an experienced person to join us in the role of Senior Hardware Retail Assistant.
About You
The successful candidate will:
· preferably have 2 years+ experience with a proven track record in purchasing and selling hardware, DIY and/or construction materials.
· display a high level of ambition, enthusiasm and be driven to succeed in this role.
· be highly motivated, resourceful and work as part of the team to achieve the goals and targets of the business.
· be IT literate and hold a full clean driving licence.
· display excellent communication and organisational skills whilst being results driven, optimistic and resilient.
About the Role
The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will be:
· to deliver high class service to our customers by being able to provide expert advice
· to work as part of the team to ensure the smooth running of the store whilst upholding the culture of the family-owned business.
· focus on sales to help achieve key metrics in the business.
· ordering from and ensuring timely delivery of products and materials from suppliers
· checking in deliveries from suppliers, checking stocks & processing supplier documents
· merchandising & stock control
About the Remuneration
This will be a full-time contract, working 5 days per week, in Portumna, Co Galway. The remuneration package will be based on experience and the targets that we feel can be set for the successful candidate.
About the Contract and Other Benefits
The successful candidate will be offered a permanent full-time contract working 5 days per week including some Saturday work. Other benefits include company pension, sick pay scheme, educational and training assistance and team discount.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team in a long-established business. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] before 6th June 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tipperary, County Tipperary: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- hardware/DIY retail: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/06/2025