Puppy School Trainer/Retail Sales Assistant | Part Time | Tamworth

Petstock Group; Taminda; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock Group is seeking a Puppy School Trainer to lead Puppy Preschool sessions and deliver engaging customer-focused training for pets and their owners.

You will help customers learn best care practices, contribute to sales goals, and support a friendly, safe store environment. This role suits someone passionate about animals with dog training experience and retail familiarity.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and excellent customer service.
• Experience in dog training.
• Experience in a similar retail environment.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills for customer and team relationships.
• Physically able to lift up to 20 kg.
• Availability on weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Puppy Preschool sessions, keeping rooms and equipment ready.
• Deliver engaging training to customers and their pets.
• Help customers learn best care and products for their pets.
• Process sales transactions and contribute to store targets.
• Maintain store presentation and stock levels.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and a positive, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Dog training

Retail experience

Sales targeting

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Weekend availability

Job description

Join a passionate team where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!

• Award-winning programs that support career growth, with a new leadership development program underway
• Team member, family & pet benefits across Petstock Group & Woolworths Group
• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services

As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.

Hone and develop your skills as a puppy school trainer with the expert guidance of our friendly, professional team, nurturing a fun and supportive environment for our puppies and dogs.

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
• From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Set up and clean Puppy Preschool rooms and equipment and print training materials as required
• Deliver informative and engaging Puppy Preschool training sessions to customers
• Facilitate participants learning to achieve desired learning outcomes
• Provide exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactions
• Through the knowledge you gain, you will inspire and educate customers on the best care and products for their pets
• Complete memorable sales transactions, aiming to reach set store sales goals
• Maintain a consistently high standard of store presentation while ensuring that new stock is promptly and accurately displayed whilst also ensuring we are replenishing our stock
• Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge on pet care, products, and services current
• Contribute to a fun, supportive culture instore where the team loves coming to work each and every day
• Strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

• A passion for animals and providing the best customer service
• Experience in dog training.
• Experience in a similar retail environment
• Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales target
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the team
• Physically fit, with ability to lift products up to 20kgs
• Flexibility and ability to work weekends and public holidays

In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we’re part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies.

Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.