Sales Assistant – Health & Wellness
Location: Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, Kilquade, Co. Wicklow
Full-Time | Daytime Hours | Lifestyle Retail
Are you passionate about skincare, wellness, and helping people feel their best?
Join Arboretum Kilquade, one of Ireland's leading garden and lifestyle destinations, as a Sales Assistant in our newly expanded Health & Wellness department.
This is a unique opportunity to work with premium brands like Voya, L'Occitane, and other leading skincare and lifestyle products — all in a beautiful, values-led retail environment.
About the Role
As a Sales Assistant, you'll be the face of our Health & Wellness department, guiding customers through a curated selection of skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products. You'll help customers make informed choices, share product knowledge, and create memorable shopping experiences that reflect Arboretum's commitment to quality and care.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcome and engage customers with warmth, professionalism, and genuine interest
* Advise on skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products tailored to individual needs
* Stay informed on product launches, wellness trends, and seasonal offerings
* Drive sales through storytelling, upselling, and meeting team targets
* Maintain a beautifully merchandised and well-stocked department
* Support in-store events, demos, and workshops to promote customer engagement
* Assist with stock management, deliveries, and inventory checks
* Operate tills and handle transactions with accuracy and care
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless customer experience
What You'll Bring
* Retail or sales experience (ideally in skincare, or wellness)
* Product knowledge and passion for health, wellbeing, and lifestyle
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A proactive, customer-first approach with strong listening skills
* Flexibility to work weekends and peak retail periods
* A team-focused mindset and willingness to support across the store
Why Join Arboretum?
At Arboretum, we believe retail should be inspiring, supportive, and community-driven. We offer:
* Daytime working hours for better work-life balance
* A beautiful, award-winning environment to work in
* Staff discounts across our store, café, and garden centre
* Training and career development opportunities
* Employee referral bonus scheme
* A values-led culture built on Communication, Commitment, Customer Service, Reputation, and Leadership
Why This Role Stands Out
This is more than just a retail job — it's a chance to be part of a growing wellness destination where your passion for people and products can truly shine.
Apply today and help customers discover the joy of wellness at Arboretum Kilquade.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Greystones, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person