Part-Time Sales Assistant (Maynooth)

TN Ireland; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet retailer in Ireland is seeking a Part-Time Sales Assistant for their Maynooth store. The role involves engaging with customers, ensuring animal welfare, and creating an enticing shopping experience. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for animals. Join a community-focused team with opportunities for personal development and employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Paid Leave

Refer a Friend Scheme

Advancement Opportunities

Educational Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work across the week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong communication skills and an open attitude towards customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and promote products.
• Ensure animals are well cared for and achieve sales targets.
• Maintain well-stocked shelves and high inventory quality.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales

Flexibility

Passion for Animals

Education

Previous Experience in a Similar Environment

Job description

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo Ireland is the country's largest pet retailer, with over 30 shops nationwide.

Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the lives of pets and their owners simpler, better, and happier.

We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Sales Assistant for our Maynooth store.

What you will do:

1. Customer Engagement: Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty, while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products.
2. Brand Integrity: Achieve targets with the pets' needs at the forefront. Ensure animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, prioritizing their welfare.
3. Merchandise and Inventory: Create an enticing shopping experience with well-stocked shelves and full product availability, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining high inventory quality.
4. Personal Development: Engage proactively in personal and professional development in consultation with the store manager, adhering to training timelines.

What you will bring:

• Flexibility to work across the week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong communication skills and an open attitude towards customers.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Joy and enthusiasm for selling.
• Passion for animals.
• Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable.

Why join us?

• Service pay: Higher rate after 12 months of service.
• Employee Discount: Up to 40% in stores and 20% in our Salon.
• Paid leave: Sick leave, annual leave, bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Advancement Opportunities: We promote from within and support career development.
• Community: Work in an environment shared by employees and customers passionate about animals.
• Educational opportunities: Continuous learning through induction, e-learning, classroom training, and advanced pet knowledge programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free Uniform.