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Trier
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8-16 per week
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Part-time
As a sales assistant at Cheese && More by Henri Willig in Trier, you’ll be working in an international retail environment where you’ll introduce visitors to premium Dutch cheese. You’ll advise customers, organise tastings and, together with your team, ensure the shop is welcoming and well-maintained. In this role, you’ll mainly work on Sundays and occasionally on Saturdays, making this an ideal part-time role alongside your studies or other commitments.
In this sales role, you’ll be a true brand ambassador. You’ll be responsible for product presentation and the customer experience, and will drive sales through expert advice and storytelling. You’ll contribute to our brand’s reputation and ensure that our visitors enjoy a premium shopping experience that reflects our core values.
What will you be doing as a sales assistant?
In this role, you’ll ensure that customers don’t just buy a product, but enjoy a complete cheese experience.
- You’ll advise customers proactively and with a focus on sales, ensuring they leave the shop with the right products and feeling satisfied.
- You’ll present the product range and the company with enthusiasm through storytelling and let customers sample our premium cheeses.
- You’ll help keep the shop tidy and attractive by carrying out cleaning tasks and ensuring displays are well-maintained.
- You restock shelves and handle till duties, prepare parcels and cut or block cheese for the tasting tables.
- You’ll bring the cheese experience to life in the shop and, if you wish, can contribute to promotional content on our social media.
This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with international visitors and who thrive on personal customer interaction.
What we’re looking for in you
We are looking for a sales colleague for whom hospitality and a sense of responsibility come naturally.
- You are enthusiastic and customer-focused, and proactively engage with guests to discuss our company and our premium cheese products.
- You have a good command of English and German; knowledge of other languages is an advantage in this international retail environment in Heidelberg.
- You live in Trier or within approximately 30 minutes’ travel time of the shop.
- You are physically fit, as you will be on your feet a lot and actively engaged throughout your working day.
- Experience in the hospitality, tourism or retail sectors is an advantage, but not essential.
The role is suitable for both those starting out and candidates with experience in sales or hospitality who wish to work in an international setting.
Your benefits and terms of employment
You’ll have a varied role offering flexibility and opportunities for development.
- A salary of between €2,596 and €3,380 gross per month on a full-time basis, commensurate with the role and your experience.
- You’ll work with dedicated colleagues in an international working environment, dealing with unique products and delivering a strong customer experience.
- A comprehensive induction programme, even if you have no prior experience.
- Career progression and development through the Henri Willig Academy.
- Flexible working hours with a focus on a good work-life and study balance.
- Team outings and activities that align with our mission and culture.
Our application process
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2nd interview
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Interested?
Are you curious to find out if this role is right for you?
We’d love to get to know you. Please apply by sending your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this role and Henri Willig are a good fit for you. A short video introduction can form part of your application.
About Henri Willig
Henri Willig is a rapidly growing, independent livestock farmer, cheese producer, retailer and exporter that has been successful in the premium cheese segment since 1974. Henri Willig holds a strong position in the national and international markets for Dutch cheese and organic cheese specialities. The organisation as a whole comprises a livestock farm, two cheese dairies, 39 shops, a Grand Café and an online shop.
At Henri Willig, we actively invest in the development of our staff. Through our Henri Willig Academy, we offer in-house training programmes to enhance knowledge and skills. In addition, we collaborate with GoodHabitz&to provide access to external courses and training programmes, so that everyone can grow both personally and professionally.
Frequently asked questions
The role involves a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 hours per week at weekends.
The salary ranges from €2,552 to €3,322 gross per month on a full-time basis, in line with the job level and the retail market.
For this role, you’ll need some customer service experience, preferably in retail or the hospitality sector, and you’ll need to speak German and English very well due to the shop’s international environment.
At the family-run business Henri Willig, everything revolves around hospitality, inspiration and high-quality products, made with respect for people, animals and nature.
Our people make all the difference.
We:
- are committed to a tolerant working environment where everyone feels welcome and where diversity is valued.
- offer our staff autonomy and a sense of ownership, as well as ample scope for personal development.
- believe that happy employees who are passionate about the company ensure satisfied customers.