Store Assistant – Newport

Wellington, Shropshire
Wynnstay Group Plc

Role Overview:

40 hours per week, Temporary 12 months

Wynnstay Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Agricultural Store Assistant at our busy Newport Store, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service for our valued farmer customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the helm of a well-established and respected store at the heart of a rural community. If you bring a passion for agriculture, strong leadership skills, and a proven background in retail management, you’ll play a key role in driving performance during an exciting period of growth and transformation for Wynnstay.

Responsibilities:

• Processing cash and credit transactions accurately in a busy agricultural retail environment
  Identifying customer needs and maximising sales opportunities through excellent service and knowledge of agricultural products
• Building strong relationships with customers, providing timely and accurate advice on products
• Supporting team members with product knowledge and assisting in managing stock levels, especially during seasonal promotions and campaigns
• Always delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a friendly, helpful, and professional experience for all customers

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to professionally support a wide range of customer needs
• Experience in a retail or customer-facing role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach and the ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges as part of the role
• Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace.

Desirable:

• Agricultural background or knowledge of farming products and practices (preferable)
• RAMA (Registered Animal Medicines Advisor) qualified or willing to undertake training

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Employee Discount at Wynnstay Stores
• Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of 613 million and over 900
• colleagues nationwide
• If you share our values and want to be part of a business that works together to support people, communities and the future of farming, we welcome your application to Wynnstay Group.