Salesman Cheese & More by Henri Willig Freiburg (student job/side job)

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  • Freiburg
  • 8-16 per week
  • Part-time

At Henri Willig, it's all about cheese. But actually, it's all about people. People who love flavour. People who like to advise. People who get energy from happy customers. For our Henri Willig Cheese & More by Henri Willig Store in Freiburg, we are looking for a sales assistant who will enthusiastically let you taste our cheeses, tell our story and make every customer leave with a smile.

enri Willig is a family business with Dutch roots and a great love for artisanal cheese. For generations, quality, craftsmanship and hospitality have been key. In our shops, we bring that passion to life every day. You contribute to the reputation of our brand and ensure that our visitors have a premium shopping experience that reflects our core values.

What will you do as a salesperson?

  • You advise customers and let them taste our cheeses
  • You tell the story behind our products and brand
  • Together with the team, you ensure a well-kept, inviting shop
  • You help with sales promotions and seasonal campaigns
  • You give customers a positive shopping experience every day
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What we are looking for in you

  • You enjoy selling and customer contact
  • You are friendly, open and service-oriented
  • You enjoy working in a team
  • Experience in retail and/or hospitality is nice, but not a requirement
  • You speak good German and English (other languages are a plus)

Your benefits and working conditions

  • A salary between €2552 to €3322 gross per month (based on full-time employment).
  • Working at an international family business with opportunities for advancement
  • A warm team and pleasant working atmosphere
  • Staff discount on our delicious cheeses
  • Good induction period (including cheese knowledge)
  • A job in which quality, experience and fun are central

Our application process

Interested?

Are you curious if this role suits you?
We would love to meet you. Apply with your CV and a short motivation explaining why this position and Henri Willig suit you. A short video introduction can be part of the application.
 

About Henri Willig

Henri Willig is a fast-growing, independent livestock farmer, cheese producer, retailer and exporter that has been successful in the exclusive cheese segment since 1974. Henri Willig has a strong position in the national and international market for Dutch cheese and organic cheese specialities. The total organisation comprises a livestock farm, 2 cheese dairies, 39 shops, a Grand Cafe and a webshop.
At Henri Willig, we actively invest in the development of our employees. Through our Henri Willig Academy, we offer internal training programmes to increase knowledge and skills. In addition, we work with Good Habbitz to attend external courses and training, so that everyone can grow both personally and professionally.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours do you work as a salesperson at Henri Willig?

The position is for a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 hours per week 

What is the salary of a salesperson at Henri Willig in Germany?

The salary is between €2,552 and € 3,322 gross per month based on full-time employment, appropriate to the job level and retail market.

What experience do you need for the Assistant Store Manager position at Henri Willig?

For this sales role, you preferably have experience in Retail or hospitality/hospitality and speak very good German and English due to the shop's international setting. We are also open to starters without experience.

What kind of company is Henri Willig?

At Henri Willig family business, everything is about hospitality, inspiration and quality products, made with ;respect for people, animals and nature.  
Our people make the difference in this. 

We:

  • stand for a tolerant working environment where everyone feels welcome and where diversity is valued. 
  • offer our employees own responsibility and entrepreneurship and plenty of room for personal development.
  • believe that happy employees with passion for the company ensure satisfied customers.