Join our Wurth Community as a Mobile Shop Assistant
The Wurth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to highquality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.
Wurth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with recordbreaking sales, has made Wurth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our OmniChannel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our EBusiness continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, online sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.
We have the largest Salesforce in Ireland with over 100 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company's headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics.
We are now looking to recruit a Mobile Shop Assistant who will be based primarily in our Kinsale Road store. We envisage that the mobile shop assistant will live in Cork and be willing to travel between the Blackpool and Kinsale Road store, at short notice when required. This is an exciting new dualrole position that combines traditional shop duties with dedicated support to our Construction customers including engaging with construction customers over the phone, taking their orders, and delivering products directly to their sites when needed.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, customerfacing environment, has an interest in tools and constructionrelated products, and enjoys variety in their daytoday work.
Your Mission
As a Mobile Shop Assistant, you will deliver a knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service to all our customers. You'll play a key role in driving shop sales, promoting products and services, and providing outstanding customer support-both instore and to our growing base of construction clients. You will join a motivated team who take pride in their store, collaborate closely, and enjoy what they do.
Duties & Responsibilities
Building strong, effective relationships with retail and construction customers through valueadded selling and dependable service.
Identifying sales opportunities and offering tailored advice on our extensive product range.
Making regular telesales calls to construction customers to take orders, follow up on requirements, and promote current offers.
Coordinating and making deliveries to construction sites across Cork City, ensuring timely and accurate service.
Striving to meet and exceed monthly KPIs, including sales and margin targets.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and wellmerchandised shop floor and counter area.
Monitoring and managing stock levels effectively.
Supporting multiple store locations with the flexibility to move quickly as needed.
Keeping your work environment tidy and adhering to all safety protocols.
Always being security and safety conscious, both instore and on the road.
Skills, Experience & Requirements
Experience in selling, ideally in construction, trade, tools, automotive, or a D.I.Y. retail environment.
Strong ambition to succeed and contribute to team goals.
Must have a full clean driving license (essential for deliveries and mobility between stores).
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
A natural communicator who enjoys engaging with people and building customer relationships.
Friendly, dependable, enthusiastic, and honest. Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to support multiple shops at short notice.
Prior experience working with construction clients or knowledge of construction tools/products is a strong advantage
What we Offer
Joining Wurth Ireland means joining a growing German Multinational- full of support and opportunity including excellent training and ongoing development to help you be the best you can be We offer a competitive salary with ample opportunity to increase your earnings through monthly and quarterly incentives.
Life Cover
23 days annual leave
Onboarding Programme
Paid Sick Leave Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Discount
Long Service Rewards
Career Progression Opportunities
Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
OTE Earnings €34,000 pa plus commission on sales