Dog Grooming Trainee

TN United Kingdom; Windsor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your passion for pets can flourish! As a Trainee Stylist, you'll receive unparalleled training and support in a welcoming environment. You'll be responsible for preparing dogs for grooming, managing appointments, and ensuring top-notch customer service. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, this role offers you the chance to make a real impact while enjoying fantastic benefits, including generous staff discounts and a comprehensive training program. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in pet grooming, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Extensive Training and Development Plan

Custom Uniform Provided

35% Staff Discount on Accessories

25% Discount on Food

20% Discount in Grooming Salons

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Mental Wellbeing Support

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Dogwood's vision and products.
• Confident handling of dogs and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train to Dogwood's high standards and support stylists.
• Manage appointments and deliver high customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Dog Handling

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Grooming Training

Tools

Grooming Equipment

Job description

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We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.

We are looking for experienced, customer-focused, friendly trainees who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Stylist within our Dogwood salon based in Windsor.

Responsibilities of a Trainee Stylist:

1. Demonstrating a hands-on approach to train to Dogwood's high standards.
2. Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
3. Responsible for the sales performance of the salon.
4. Booking and managing appointments.
5. Delivering high standards of customer service.
6. Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer.
7. Ensuring first class spa presentation by maintaining high standards of housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
8. Completing a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.

Requirements of a Trainee Stylist:

1. A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values.
2. A confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
3. Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. A thirst for continued training and team development.
6. The drive and determination to work well both as part of a busy team and independently.

Benefits of becoming a Trainee Stylist with Dogwood:

1. The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum, including various training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.
2. Custom uniform and high-quality equipment provided.
3. Reward systems in place to boost your wage!
4. Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons.
5. Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
6. Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!
7. Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.

This role will involve heavy lifting.

If you’re eager to get started, want to enhance your career, and make a real difference, discover your spot at Dogwood and submit your application today.