Company description
The Mc Elwee family has been involved in pharmacy for three generations since the 1930s, continuing to foster a well-earned reputation as “the friendly face” of pharmacy, with excellent customer service and a commitment to healthcare and well-being.
Today they have three stores, two in Mountmellick and one in Portlaoise.
Job description
Join our Pharmacy Team as a Senior Sales Assistant. Serve the local community serving customers on a day to day basis.
We are looking for an OTC Sales Assistant for our pharmacy at The Cedar Clinic, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Requirements

• Irish Pharmacy OTC sales experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer focused & friendly
• Excellent Numeracy skills
• Self Motivated the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritise work load

Training

• Blood Pressure Testing on Patients
• First Aid
• Health Checks
• No Smoking Programme
• Annual training courses

Hours of Work

• Full Time Permanent
• Monday to Friday only
• 24 - 40 hours per week

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive and depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary Reviewed as with Training and Qualifications Progression
• 4 weeks Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Staff Discount on Counter Medicines and Health & Beauty Products
• Fully Paid Training

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to build their existing career in pharmacy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: €15.00-€18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, CO. Laois R32D5XP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy sales: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English fluently (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/11/2024
Reference ID: PL/OTC
Expected start date: 02/12/2024