Sales Employee Garden & Animal

What will you do?

Thanks to your advice, every project becomes a success.

In our mega-sized stores, we offer a gigantic selection of items. We have EVERYTHING you need for EVERY project. And to provide our customers with honest, reliable, and expert advice, we need you. You advise our customers so they can get started with their impressive projects.

Your tasks as Sales Employee Garden & Animal:

• You advise customers about our assortment. From fences to balcony plants and a scratching post for the cat.
• You help customers find the right products.
• You brainstorm with customers about additional services we can offer, such as assembly by our partners.
• You order special or custom-made items through our Online Shop.
• You ensure your department looks sharp and the shelves are full.

Do you already have expertise? That's a big plus. Don't have it yet? We'll train you. What counts is your proactive attitude.

Lots of variety and diversity, therefore. You also keep learning continuously. From colleagues, a supplier training, or a vocational course. And do you want to grow? There are plenty of opportunities. Together, we build your future.

What do you bring?

• You bring 1 year of experience in a comparable role.
• Have you worked in retail or a DIY store? Even better!
• You have knowledge of gardens and animals or are eager to dive into it.
• You enjoy learning everything, absolutely everything, about our assortment.
• You have a smooth talker's ability.
• You are a real go-getter, working evenings and/or weekends is no problem for you.

What do you get from us?

• A gross salary between € 2,074 and € 2,800 (scale 4) per month (based on 38 hours), depending on your relevant work experience and age. The mentioned salary applies from 20 years old. If you are younger, the corresponding youth wage applies: www.werkenbijhornbach.nl/jeugdlonen.
• An extensive training program so you become THE specialist in gardens and animals.
• A contract for 8 months for a fixed number of hours per week. After that, we continue, that's what we aim for!
• 24 days per year to celebrate your vacation.
• A good result for HORNBACH? Then a nice bonus, every quarter.
• Travel expenses reimbursement. From 10 kilometers one way, you will receive a reimbursement from us. We will then pay your public transport costs 2nd class, or €0.23 per kilometer if you come by car with a maximum of 40 kilometers per day.
• An extensive onboarding period. And then plenty of attention for your development, with (vocational) courses and training.
• A well-arranged pension. We pay 2/3rd of the premium, you pay the rest.
• A nice (free) meal when you work in the evening. Enjoy your meal!
• A place within our growing family of doers, where there is always something to do.

The coffee is ready for you.

Are you also curious where you can find us? And how long it takes by bike, public transport, walking, or car? Check the travel time calculator below!

About HORNBACH

HORNBACH is an international chain of DIY megastores with garden centers. We are a German family-owned company with over 25,000 employees in Europe. Since 1997, we have been active in the Netherlands with eighteen DIY megastores, two HORNBACH Flooring branches, a Customer Service Center, and a Service Office, where a total of 4,000 employees work. We focus on private individuals and professionals who want to build, renovate, and DIY.

The basis of our success? Our five core values: the lowest price guarantee, expert advice, extensive service, an enormous assortment of 120,000 items, and large stocks, so customers never miss out.

That requires people who know their trade, are hands-on, and enjoy working together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow from a sales position?

Yes, absolutely. Not only can you fully develop yourself within your own role, but you can also grow. For example, to a position like Team Leader or Store Manager. Of course, you can also always grow broadly, for example, to another sales department. We offer various training courses and programs to make this possible, such as the DIY Vocational Training in which you learn everything, absolutely everything, about subjects like electricity and lighting or finishing materials. Or a sales conversation training or a training to become a Team Leader.

What are the working hours?

Your working hours are flexible. We create your schedule together and you receive it four weeks in advance.

HORNBACH is open from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 21:00. On Saturdays, most stores are open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (except Alblasserdam: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM).

On Sundays, most stores are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Groningen, Apeldoorn, Enschede, and Nijmegen are open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. And Alblasserdam is closed on Sundays.

What makes working at HORNBACH different from other DIY stores?

At HORNBACH, as a Sales Employee, you are not just "selling", but guiding customers through their complete project. Whether it's a new bathroom, a garden renovation, or a self-built cabinet, you contribute ideas, give advice, and ensure that the customer can get started with the right materials. At HORNBACH, you truly get the time for good advice.

The application procedure.

Apply

Do you think now, 'YES! That sounds like me?' Then send us your application! If we also see a match? Then we hope to get to know you in person soon. We are curious!

First interview

During the first introduction, we will discuss your work experience and motivation. Feel free to ask lots of questions. About the job, your colleagues, or the salary. We will answer them with pleasure, because it is never a one-way street with us.

Second interview

Whether a second interview is necessary depends on the position you have applied for. During this interview, we will delve deeper into what working at HORNBACH actually means, the content of the job, team composition, and your interests and ambitions.

Offer

Rock the interview? Then we will make you an offer. Are you in agreement with our proposal? Then we will send you the contract and together we will determine your precise start date. Welcome to HORNBACH!