Casual Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Knutsford

Maidenhead Aquatics Ltd.; Knutsford; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Maidenhead Aquatics Ltd Knutsford store at High Legh Garden Centre is looking for casual, as-needed staff to support day-to-day operations, livestock care and friendly customer service.

The Knutsford store specializes in freshwater fish and plants, and will rely on a small team. A trial shift after interview will help us find the right person to join our team.

Qualifications

• Interest in fishkeeping and aquatics with a passion for the hobby.
• Some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping is helpful.
• Positive, practical, and enthusiastic to join a small team.
• Knowledge of marine fishkeeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain livestock and assist customers in-store.
• Deliver high standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greet customers in a friendly, articulate manner and share knowledge.
• Communicate fishkeeping knowledge to customers of varying experience levels.
• Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Process sales accurately and ensure customers leave satisfied.
• Restock and price merchandise, keeping shelves neat and organized.

Skills

Fishkeeping knowledge

Customer service

Team player

Self-motivated

Organised

Willing to learn

Marine fishkeeping

Job description

Store: Maidenhead Aquatics KnutsfordHigh Legh Garden Centre Woodlands Crescent Knutsford WA16 0QW

Our brilliant Knutsford stores are looking to expand their team.

What are the working hours/days?

This is a casual role, as needed.

Who are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fishkeeping, with some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping, an enthusiasm for the hobby, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• They should be self-motivated, positive, and organised, as well as hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
• The person we are looking for should be a positive, practical individual who is keen to be part of a strong, happy team of staff who enjoy working in their vocational career.
• The ideal candidate will have Marine fishkeeping knowledge

What does the role involve?

• Aiding in the day-to-day maintenance of the store, including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers.
• Delivery of excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greeting and welcoming all our customers in an articulate, approachable, and friendly manner to maintain our high standards of customer care
• Communicating your fishkeeping knowledge clearly to customers with varying levels of experience and maintaining our policy of responsible fishkeeping.
• Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Completing sales correctly and efficiently ensures customers leave the store fully satisfied.
• Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organising stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.

Where will you be working?

The Knutsford store specialises in freshwater fish and plants, and at this time of the year we work heavily in the pond areas of the store. The store currently has a small team so we will need someone who fits in with us, to ensure we hire the right person we will have a trial shift after the interview stage to ensure we find the right person for our small team.