Sales assistant Cheese & More Utrecht (24 hours)

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  • Utrecht
  • 8-16 per week
  • Side job, Part-time

Looking for a fun sales job where customer contact really central? Cheese & More by Henri Willig is a vibrant shop where we introduce both Dutch and international visitors to our company and beautiful products in a fun way. Are you our brand ambassador?  As a Sales Assistant, you can work flexibly 3 days a week (incl. weekends). If you want to work more, we will look at possibilities in combination with other shops. 

At Cheese & More, we introduce our visitors from all over the world to our delicious cheeses and deli products. Visitors are also very curious about the origins of our products. Are you our new brand ambassador and the face of our cheese experience? Will you ensure that visitors leave our shop with a smile and an experience richer? 

What will you do as a sales assistant at Cheese & More by Henri Willig

In this role, you will ensure that every customer feels welcome and leaves the shop with a smile.

  • You will advise customers proactively and sales-oriented about our cheeses and related products, so that they make a choice that suits their taste.
  • You will tell the story behind our family business and the product range and let customers taste cheese, thus contributing to a real experience in the shop.
  • You perform cleaning tasks and keep the shop tidy
  • You replenish the shelves and ensure that products are attractively presented.
  • You will open and close the shop according to established 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 with you as a salesperson in our Cheese & More shop

  • You preferably have retail experience in an environment where proactive and sales-oriented advice is highly valued. If you have a different background and are still convinced that the job suits you, we also look forward to receiving your application.
  • You are enthusiastic and positive
  • You have an excellent command of Dutch and English (command of additional foreign languages is an advantage).
  • You are customer-oriented, proactive and a team player.
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible attitude and a great sense of responsibility.
  • You are willing to work weekends (at least 1 day) and public holidays.

What you get from us

  • A good salary of €2764 to €3,305 gross per month in accordance with the collective labour agreement for the food industry, plus travel allowance
  • a job where you’ll work alongside friendly, dedicated colleagues and welcome visitors from all over the world. Curious to find out what the colleagues&have to say about working at the Henri Willig Group?
  • an excellent induction programme so you can start this wonderful role full of knowledge and energy
  • a role with personal responsibility and the freedom to contribute ideas and take the initiative
  • plenty of opportunities for advancement, for example to Senior Sales Assistant, and the chance to develop your skills through our own Henri Willig Academy
  • a permanent contract subject to satisfactory performance
  • a workplace that is easily accessible by public transport 
  • You will undergo a comprehensive induction programme so that you start with a solid understanding of our products and working methods.
  • You will be given responsibility and the freedom to contribute ideas for improvements in the shop.
  • You will have opportunities for career progression and can develop your skills through the Henri Willig Academy.
  • You will have the prospect of a permanent position if you perform well.
  • You will be working at one of the Netherlands’ best-known tourist locations in Zaandam, easily accessible by public transport.

These terms of employment are in line with the level of a part-time retail role within the food industry and offer stability and opportunities for development.

 

What do you earn with us as a school pupil or student?

For school pupils and students, we apply fixed gross hourly rates in accordance with the Food Industry Collective Labour Agreement including a 25.3% allowance.

Age

Gross hourly rates (incl. 25.3% allowance)

13–15

5.85

16

6.74

17

7.72

18

9.22

19

11.06

20

14.75

21

18.43

 

 

Our application process

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

How many hours do you work as a sales assistant at Cheese & More Utreht?

You will work part-time 16 hours per week. You are available weekly on weekends and also flexibly available on weekdays.

Where do you work as a sales assistant at Henri Willig Utrecht?

You will work in the heart of Utrecht city centre on the Vismarkt

What will you do as a sales assistant in this side job?

You will 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. 

What will you earn as a pupil or student in this side job?

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.

What languages should you speak for this part-time position in Zaandam?

You must have an excellent command of English and Dutch. Additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, French or German are a plus.