Sports Advisor

About the role

Intersport Elverys is a sport-led retail brand built around an energetic in-store experience and a strong focus on customer service. The company values team members who enjoy sport, thrive in a lively environment, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for every customer.

As a Sports Advisor, you will represent the brand on the shop floor and help drive sales by delivering excellent service, understanding customer needs, and supporting the day-to-day running of the store.

Key responsibilities

• Provide each shopper with a helpful, personal, and positive in-store experience.
• Know the product range well, including the current catalogue and live promotions.
• Speak with customers to understand what they need and recommend the most suitable products to support sales.
• Contribute actively to sustainability targets by following and supporting company policies and initiatives.
• Make use of in-store tools and systems such as assisted selling, Safesize, e-receipts, and radio communication.
• Keep back-of-house and customer support areas orderly, clean, and easy to move through.
• Replenish stock and maintain shelves, rails, fixtures, and displays to a high visual standard.
• Help with deliveries and handle stock safely and accurately.
• Stay alert to store security risks, including potential shoplifting, and follow prevention procedures.
• Take ownership of your development and look for ways to improve your performance.
• Work the till, process payments, and ensure customers leave with a positive final impression.
• Carry out other duties when required.

Requirements

• A warm, approachable, and engaging personality is essential.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is highly preferred.
• Retail experience with a quality brand would be an advantage, though it is not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills and a lively, customer-focused attitude are important.
• Willingness to take initiative and support extra tasks as needed.
• Candidates must be fully flexible and available to work midweek and weekends throughout the year.

Benefits

• Generous staff discount in store.
• Brand training opportunities with partners such as Nike, Brooks, Hoka, and Asics.
• Learning and development support, including an online training platform, Next Gen Management Programme, education assistance, and study/exam leave.
• Service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company sick pay scheme and maternity/paternity top-up, subject to service length.
• Employee referral programme.
• Partnership, marriage, and new baby gifts.

Additional information

This role is based in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland and is offered on a part-time, on-site basis.

The job profile may change over time, and duties can be adjusted as business needs evolve.