Casual Sales Assistant - Preston Petbarn

Petbarn; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet specialty retailer in Preston is seeking passionate Sales Assistants to work on a casual basis. Ideal candidates are friendly, motivated, and pet lovers willing to deliver exceptional customer service in a dynamic retail environment. Join us to grow your career in an animal-loving atmosphere where pets come first!

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a high-volume retail environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and unsupervised.
• Commitment to pet care and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and product advice.
• Maintain high standards in merchandising and store appearance.
• Assist customers with heavy items and ensure a pleasant shopping experience.

Skills

Customer service focus

Motivation

Communication

Composure under stress

Hands-on approach

Strong merchandising skills

Pet care commitment

Job description

Casual Sales Assistant - Preston Petbarn

Location: Preston
Posted on: 27 May 2025

Petbarn, Australasia's leading pet specialty retailer, has over 240 locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. For over 30 years, customers have come to Petbarn for exceptional products, outstanding service, the best advice, and an experience second to none! We have exciting career opportunities for people with the right qualities who love pets.

We are looking for extremely friendly Sales Assistants to work on a casual basis in our Preston store.

The successful candidate will have:

• Real customer service focus with an ability to wow our customers
• Highly motivated and proactive
• High integrity
• The ability to communicate to all levels with ease
• Composure under stress and pressure
• A determination to succeed
• A hands-on approach
• At least 2 years experience working with a high-volume, disciplined retailer
• Strong merchandising skills
• Commitment to the care of pets

You must be reliable, determined to meet high standards, willing to be flexible regarding working days and hours, and able to work unsupervised.

As part of your responsibilities, you may be required to lift heavy items (e.g., bags of dog food).

We are looking for people who want to grow with the business and who are determined to work with a team to achieve results. Pet experience/knowledge is a plus.

We're seeking motivated and talented individuals who enjoy their work and thrive in a sales environment. If you share our love for pet parents, the merchandise we sell, and the work we do, this is a place for you to build a rewarding career.