Sales Assistant

Maxi-Zo; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Leave

Refer a Friend program

Advancement Opportunities (internal)

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Maxi Zoo Ireland is recruiting a Sales Assistant for our Ashbourne store. You will engage with customers, advise on products, and promote a friendly, animal-loving store atmosphere. This role offers discounts, training, and opportunities for advancement within Maxi Zoo Ireland.

Flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays is required. A strong team spirit, clear communication, and a genuine love for animals will help you thrive in this team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays.
• Strong communication skills and friendly demeanour.
• Passion for animals.
• Previous experience in a pet retail environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement – provide outstanding service with product guidance and positive interactions.
• Brand Integrity – help maintain animal welfare and store standards while meeting targets.
• Merchandise and Inventory – keep shelves well stocked with available products.
• Personal Development – pursue growth in consultation with the store manager.

Skills

Pet Care

Customer Service

Job description

We are the #1 pet supplier in Europewith more than 15,000 employees, over 2,700 stores and pet salons, and a constantly growing digital world. But: we are not satisfied yet, because we want to make the life of pets and humans easier, better and happier every day.Driven by our vision "Happier Pets. Happier People," we are creating a unique pet ecosystem that combines online and brick& mortar stores, digital services, data-based solutions and state-of-the-art logistics. To do this, we need ambit

We are the #1 pet supplier in Europewith more than 15,000 employees, over 2,700 stores and pet salons, and a constantly growing digital world. But: we are not satisfied yet, because we want to make the life of pets and humans easier, better and happier every day.Driven by our vision "Happier Pets. Happier People," we are creating a unique pet ecosystem that combines online and brick& mortar stores, digital services, data-based solutions and state-of-the-art logistics. To do this, we need ambit

Skills and attributes

• Pet Care

Description

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland.

Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier.

Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant for our Ashbourne store.

• Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service
• Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon
• Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Advancement Opportunities –At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.
• Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals
• Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans.
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work Scheme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Maxi Zoo Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What you will bring:

• Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings,, weekends and national public holidays
• Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers
• Friendly and personable demeanour
• Joy and fun in selling
• Passion for animals
• Previous experience in similar environment is desirable

What you will do:

• 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.