[Your name]
[Your address]
[Postcode and city]
[Your email address]
[Your phone number]
[Company name]
[Attn: Human Resources Department]
[Company address]
[Company postcode and city]
[City], [Date]
Subject: Application for Petrol Station Part-time Job
Dear Sir/Madam,
It is with great enthusiasm that I am applying for the position of sales assistant at your petrol stations with an AH to go shop in and around Utrecht. The variety of retail and catering work, helping customers, and the friendly atmosphere greatly appeal to me.
As a sales assistant, I am customer-oriented and able to work both in a team and independently. I always show commitment and responsibility and do not shy away from challenges when a problem arises. I place great value on (food) safety and believe it is important to contribute to a safe working environment and a pleasant atmosphere. In this way, I contribute to the ultimate customer and team experience at your station.
A personal example highlighting my key qualities is my experience at a busy supermarket, where I thoroughly enjoyed working as a sales assistant. Here, I learned to remain customer-focused in a hectic environment and to react quickly and appropriately to various situations. I enjoyed helping customers and providing them with a positive shopping experience.
Furthermore, I have experience with various tasks mentioned in your vacancy, such as preparing and processing products, making fresh food, handling transactions, merchandising and restocking the shop, and cleaning the premises. I am therefore ready to be trained and coached to perform all tasks at the petrol station.
I hold a driving licence and have my own transport, which makes me flexible for various shifts. Additionally, I am willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
The vacancy text mentions the salary and many other extras, such as staff discounts on sandwiches and drinks, a discount on a gym membership, and the possibility to work extra hours and save these up or have them paid out. These are all attractive employment conditions that strengthen my interest in this position.
Finally, I am very enthusiastic about the fact that your company strives for climate neutrality by 2050 and that diversity and inclusion are high on the agenda. These values align well with my own standards and motivate me even further to join your company.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]