Overview: ARI is one of the largest and most significant players in the global travel retail industry. We own and manage duty free and duty paid retail outlets in Europe, The Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. From pioneering beginnings when we opened the world’s first duty free shop in Shannon Airport in 1947, we now employ over 3,500 people worldwide and manage a turnover in excess of $1 billion. ARI’s head office is based in Dublin, Ireland and is a wholly owned subsidiary of daa plc. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to work in a closely knit team who are passionate about retail and delivering the best Airport retail experience for passengers. The successful candidates will deliver a world class shopping experience to our customers at Dublin and Cork Airports, maximising sales growth and providing on-trend, customer centric services. The roles are shift based, permanent and will be appointed in line with the Framework Agreement agreed with Mandate Union. An engaging onboarding process will be delivered, which will include comprehensive training. Key Responsibilities: Driving Sales
Approach and engage customers in line with Advanced Selling Skills Ethos (full training provided on advanced selling skills)
Link sell, substitute sell, cross sell & up sell to increase customer satisfaction and passenger average spend
Highlight ARI’s value message and ARI’s exclusive customer offerings
Maintain awareness of all sales, promotions and applicable
Knowledge of Store, category sales targets (shift, daily, weekly)
Full commitment and participation in all promotional activities
Adherence to cash/card handling procedures
Visual Merchandising & Category Management
Knowledge and application of required merchandising standards in line with guidelines from the visual merchandising and category management teams
Ensure accurate pricing of products through correct display and adherence to SEL guidelines
Recognise and ensure implementation of brand standards for each house/supplier
Knowledge of location of stock and sourcing of same
Awareness of the need to maintain required stock levels and ensure effective stock rotation to prevent out of date stock
Escalate stock issues as appropriate
Retail Product Knowledge
Commit to attending ongoing brand training and implementing learnings thereafter
Drive personal learning regarding products sold in store through continuously engaging with ARI Knowledge Hub as a mechanism to further enhance product knowledge
Provide feedback to team members and managers regarding product interest (out of stock, customer requests.)
Display expert product knowledge of all categories within the retail area.
Customer Service
Provide a professional, attentive and personal customer shopping experience
Provide customers with retail and airport information as required
Foster and implement all activities related to providing a safe working and shopping environment
Customs Compliance and Stock Security
Adhere to all custom regulations & procedures e.g.. STEB bag, personal allowances for connecting flights
Pro-active in applying techniques which will mitigate stock variances or custom breaches / bringing attention to passenger movements/behaviour and/or shop/stock layout that may lead to stock variances or custom breaches
Reinforce store strategy to reduce shrinkage
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
1-2 years retail sales experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given on job
Fluent English
A passion for customer service and delivering a great experience
A strong work ethic, willing to share ideas in order to succeed together
Excellent communications skills
Availability and flexibility to work shift (including weekends)
Skills: Sales Customer Service Customer Focus
Ref: AUTO-202206090905028661
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