Pet Shop Sales Assistant | Growth & Perks

Maxi Zoo Ireland Ltd; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service pay – higher rate after 12+ mo

Employee Discount – up to 40%

Paid leave – sick, annual, holidays

Refer a friend scheme

Advancement Opportunities – internal成长

Community – animal lovers community

Educational opportunities – induction,

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work Scheme

Job summary

Maxi Zoo Ireland are recruiting for a Sales Assistant for our Ashbourne store. You will engage customers by offering knowledgeable guidance on products and contributing to a welcoming shopping experience that supports happy pets and satisfied owners.

Ideal candidates bring a genuine love of animals, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Previous retail exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, and fostering positive customer interactions.
• Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do, ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times.
• Merchandise and Inventory - Create an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves.
• Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development in consultation with the store manager.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Friendly demeanor

Passion for animals

Sales experience desirable

Job description

Maxi Zoo Ireland are recruiting for a Sales Assistant for our Ashbourne store. You will engage customers by offering knowledgeable guidance on products and contributing to a welcoming shopping experience that supports happy pets and satisfied owners.

Ideal candidates bring a genuine love of animals, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Previous retail exposure is a plus.