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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a StoreAssistant do?
As a store assistant, you place products in the shop, advise customers and keep the sales area looking attractive. The job is also known as sales assistant, shelf stacker or checkout operator. You welcome customers, fill and stock the shelves, display goods for sale and label them correctly. You check deliveries, store products, prepare orders and take payments at the till. You watch out for theft and keep the sales area clean and tidy. In Vlaanderen you work in supermarkets, wholesale and retail shops within trade and sales.
Typical tasks
- Welcome customers and help them find products
- Fill the shelves and display goods for sale
- Label products and check deliveries
- Store products and prepare orders
- Take payments at the till
- React to theft attempts
- Keep the sales area clean and attractive
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See StoreAssistant matchesSwipe through vacancies that fit your profile and preferences.
- Chat with employersOn a match you talk directly to the employer, no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Store assistant do?
A store assistant places products in the shop, advises customers and keeps the sales area attractive. You fill the shelves, display and label goods, check deliveries and take payments at the till. You watch out for theft and keep the sales area clean and tidy throughout the day.
How much does a Store assistant earn in Belgium?
In Belgium a store assistant usually earns between 13 and 17 euro per hour gross. Your experience, the shop and your hours determine the exact wage. Evening, weekend and Sunday work often come with premiums, and staff who take on extra responsibility, such as a department, can earn more.
What can you grow into as a store assistant?
With experience you can grow into a department lead, a head cashier or a shop manager who runs the daily organisation of a store. Some assistants specialise in a food or non-food department, or move towards purchasing and stock management. Related retail roles, for example in a bakery, butcher or specialist food shop, offer alternative paths.
In which environment do you work as a store assistant?
You work in wholesale and retail, mainly in supermarkets, self-service shops and specialist stores. The work is customer-facing, on your feet and involves both the shop floor and the stockroom. Hours often include early mornings, evenings and weekends, since shops are busiest when customers are free.
What is the difference between a Store assistant and a shelf stacker?
A shelf stacker focuses specifically on filling and restocking the shelves and keeping them tidy. A store assistant is a broader profile that also welcomes and advises customers, works the till, checks deliveries and keeps the whole sales area attractive. In practice the tasks overlap and many store assistants stack shelves as part of the job.