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Zaandam
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16-24 per week
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Side job, Part-time
Would you like to inspire, advise and introduce visitors from all over the world to our delicious, artisanally and sustainably prepared cheeses?
At the family business Henri Willig, everything revolves around hospitality, inspiration and quality products, made with respect for people, animals and nature. Our people make the difference. At our Henri Willig Cheesefarm on the Zaanse Schans, we receive our visitors in our typical old Dutch farmhouse. You are available at least one weekend day a week (alternating between Saturday and Sunday) and during the week you can also work flexibly for 1 or 2 days/parts. During holidays, of course, always more.
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.
What will you do as a sales assistant at Zaanse Schans
In this role, you will ensure that every customer feels welcome and leaves the shop with a smile.
- You will proactively and sales-wise advise customers on our cheeses and related products so that they make a choice that suits their tastes.
- You will tell the story behind our family business and product range and let customers taste cheese, thus contributing to a real experience in the shop.
- You carry out cleaning tasks and keep the shop tidy, so that the appearance fits an authentic Dutch farm shop.
- You replenish the shelves and make sure products are attractively presented.
- You will open and close the shop according to current procedures, contributing to a safe and organised working environment.
This position suits candidates who like to be active, get energy from customer contact and enjoy working in an international retail environment.
What will you bring as a salesperson in our traditional farm shop
You bring enthusiasm and feel responsible for every customer's experience.
- You preferably have experience in hospitality or retail and know what hospitality means, but even without experience you are welcome and we will teach you the trade.
- You have an affinity with tourism and enjoy letting visitors experience a piece of the Netherlands in an old Dutch outfit.
- You have an excellent command of English; knowledge of additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, French or German is a plus in our shops
- You are customer-oriented, proactive and see for yourself what needs to be done on the shop floor.
- You have good communication skills, are flexible and take responsibility for your work.
- You are physically fit and have no problem standing a lot and being active.
- You are available at weekends every week and are also flexible on 1-2 weekdays or half-days.
The role is suitable for a part-time job or students and school pupils who want to combine work with their studies and develop in sales, hospitality and international customer service.
What you get from us
You will have a part-time position with clear conditions, development opportunities and perspective on continuity.
- You will receive a competitive salary between €2,660 and €3,224 gross per month based on full-time employment, in accordance with the collective labour agreement for the food industry, including travel allowance and 50% Sunday allowance.
- You will work together with committed colleagues and meet visitors from all over the world every day in our largest shop at Zaanse Schans
- You will follow a comprehensive induction programme so that you start with knowledge of our products and working methods.
- You will have your own responsibility and space to think about improvements in the shop.
- You have career opportunities and can develop yourself through the Henri Willig Academy.
- You have the prospect of a permanent position if you perform well.
- You will work at a top one of the Netherlands' most famous tourist location in Zaandam easily accessible by public transport.
These employment conditions are in line with the level of a part-time retail position within the food industry and offer stability and development opportunities.
What do you earn as a student?
For pupils and students we offer fixed gross hourly wages in accordance with the Food Industry Agreement, including a 25.3% surcharge.
Age - Gross hourly wage (incl. 25.3% surcharge)
13-15 years - € 5.85
16 years - € 6.74
17 years - € 7.72
18 years - € 9.22
19 years - € 11.06
20 years - € 14,75
21 years - € 18,43
Our application process
1st interview (by phone or video)
2nd interview
Short trial session
Contract
Will you become part of our family as a sales associate?
Then apply via the button on this site and mention in your motivation what you personally like about our vacancy and why you would like to work for us. We are very curious about this!
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
You will work part-time between 16 and 24 hours per week. You are available weekly on weekends and also flexibly available on 1-2 weekdays or half-days.
You will work in Henri Willig's biggest shop on the Zaanse Schans, in Zaandam. Easy to reach by public transport.
You advise customers sales-wise, tell the story of the company and its range, taste cheese, replenish shelves, keep the shop clean and open or close the shop. You make sure customers get a real Dutch experience.
The gross hourly wage including 25.3 per cent supplement is age-related and ranges from €5.85 for 13 to 15 years to €18.43 for 21 years of age. A 50 per cent supplement applies on Sundays.
You must have an excellent command of the English language. Additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, French or German are a plus.