Sales Assistant

Maxi Zoo Ireland Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay after 12 months service

Employee discount

Paid leave

Refer a friend

Advancement opportunities

Community

Educational opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Maxi Zoo Ireland Ltd in Cork is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Sales Assistant to join our Turners Cross store on a full-time basis. You will help customers, answer questions and maintain store standards.

You should be flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays; the role offers staff discounts, paid leave and opportunities for progression through internal training. Join a team passionate about pets and help deliver an exceptional shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or similar environment preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work across the week including weekends and public holidays.
• Friendly and personable demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and offer knowledgeable guidance on products.
• Maintain brand integrity and ensure animals' needs are kept at the forefront.
• Keep shelves stocked and present a tidy, welcoming store environment.
• Develop personally and professionally in consultation with the store manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Friendly demeanor

Passion for animals

Job 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 Full-time Sales Assistant for our Turners Cross store.

Why join us?

• 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

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.