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The Hague
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8-24 per week
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Side job, Part-time
As a sales assistant at Cheese & More by Henri Willig in The Hague, you will work in an international retail environment where you will introduce visitors to premium cheeses and delicacies. You will advise customers, provide tastings and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience where personal contact is key. In this position, you will work weekly on weekends in combination with Fridays and sometimes flexibly another day during the week....
This flexible side job is ideal for pupils and students looking for variety, a good balance between work and study and the opportunity to gain experience in retail and hospitality. You will work with an enthusiastic team and receive visitors from all over the world in the heart of The Hague.
What will you do as a salesperson in Haarlem?
In this role, you will ensure that visitors not only buy a product, but also have a fun and welcoming shopping experience.
- You advise customers proactively and sales-oriented about our products.
- You present the range and our story with enthusiasm through storytelling and let customers taste our premium cheeses.
- You contribute to a neat and tidy shop by performing cleaning and support tasks.
- You will restock shelves and support checkout tasks, make packages and prepare cheese for tasting tables.
- You will be a brand ambassador in the shop and, if you like, can contribute content for social media and promotional campaigns.
Who are you?
For this position, we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who gets energy from customer contact and enjoys being active.
- You are enthusiastic, customer-oriented, proactive and enjoy working with colleagues.
- You have a good command of English; other languages are a plus in this international retail environment.
- You live in The Hague or within about 30 minutes' travel time from The Hague city centre.
- You are in good physical condition and enjoy being active during your working day.
- Experience in hospitality, tourism or retail is a plus, but not essential.
This position suits pupils and students who want to take a first step into retail or hospitality.
What do you get from us?
You will have a flexible side job in an international working environment with plenty of room for development.
- You will receive a competitive salary including allowances according to the Food Retail Agreement.
- You will work with enthusiastic and committed colleagues.
- You have a part-time job that is easy to combine with school, studies, your own business or other activities.
- You receive an extensive induction programme so that you can quickly start working independently, even without experience.
- You have development and advancement opportunities through the Henri Willig Academy.
- You participate in company parties and team activities, including company outings such as a ski weekend.
- You work at a central location in the heart of The Hague that is easily accessible by public transport.
What do you earn as a student?
For pupils and students we have fixed gross hourly wages including 25.3% reservation bonus.
Age - Gross hourly wage (incl. 25.3% reservation 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
Apply online
1st interview (by phone or video)
2nd interview
Short trial session
Contract
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. 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 advise customers, sample products, replenish shelves and ensure a welcoming shopping experience.
This position is suitable for scholars, students and candidates looking for a flexible side job alongside other activities.
No, experience is not required. You will receive a comprehensive familiarisation programme so that you can quickly work independently.
You have a good command of English. Other languages are a plus because of the international visitors who visit the shop.
You will work in the Cheese & More by Henri Willig shop in the centre of The Hague.
Yes, your support will include product presentations, tastings, shop maintenance and any social media activities.