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SHOP ASSISTANT

€12,480.00 - €12,480.00 year (annually)

  • FULL TIME
  • IL-HAMRUN, MALTA
  • SHIFT
  • 23 November 2026
  • Ref: 458395

Assist customers, replenish shelves, handle sales and payments, check stock, and maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the food shop.

Responsibilities: Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to all customers, addressing their needs and inquiries efficiently. Stock Management: Assist in receiving, unpacking, and organizing merchandise. Ensure shelves are stocked and displays are neat and attractive. Cash Handling: Operate the cash register, handle transactions accurately, and balance the till at the end of shifts. Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the shop, including sweeping, mopping, and ensuring the shelves and products are dust-free. Product Knowledge: Stay informed about the products we sell, including new arrivals, and be able to provide recommendations to customers. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth shop operations and a positive working environment. Other Duties: Assist with other tasks as needed, including opening and closing the shop. Requirements: Experience: Previous experience working in a supermarket or similar retail environment. Customer Focused: Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor. Communication: Good verbal communication skills in English. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving stock. Reliability: Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

  • Profiles

  • Competencies

    • Sell additional products/services to clients (tourist maps, stamps, ...).
    • Sell services (accommodation, trips...); collect payments
    • Organise departments, stocks and supply (order further supply, remove faulty goods...)
    • Maintain and clean sales area and products in the department.
    • Prepare articles (label, theft protection, tag...) and display them in shop or stand
    • Check cash register at the beginning of the working day. Count contents of cash register at closing time
    • Welcome customer. Determine his/her wishes and advise on products and services
    • Receive payments
    • Receive goods. Keep tally
    • Inform customer about extra services (discount, delivery, free credit, fidelity card)
    • Manage stock; record shortages; place orders
    • Coordinate the activities of a team. Control the application of hygiene, food safety,...instructions
    • Follow-up administration and bookkeeping of outlet, transfer data to the service involved
    • Tidy up, clean and organise sales outlet
    • Receive goods. Check consignment and order form. Stock goods or put them in the departments
    • Supervise shelving. Take rectifying measures in case of irregularities (take articles from racks, inform customers...)
    • Department: food
    • Organise department: tobacco products
    • Organise department: dry food
    • Organise department: beverages
    • Organise department: frozen products
  • Past Experience

    • Occupation
      Experience(months)
    • SHOPKEEPER
      24
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