Retail Sales Assistant | Bethlehem

CGR Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Workplace banking access

Job summary

Petstock Bethlehem in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, NZ, is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant to join a passionate team focused on pets and people. You will engage customers with friendly service, share knowledge on pet care, and help keep the store well presented and stocked.

Weekend and public holiday flexibility is required. You’ll contribute to a culture of safety and teamwork while supporting store targets and delivering memorable experiences for pets and their people.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar retail environment.
• A passion for animals and providing the best customer service.
• Physically fit, with ability to lift products up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with memorable interactions.
• Educate customers on pet care and products.
• Complete sales transactions and help achieve store sales goals.
• Maintain store presentation and replenish stock as needed.
• Keep knowledge up to date on pet care, products and services.

Skills

Retail experience

Animal passion

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

Retail Sales Assistant | Bethlehem Petstock NZ Limited Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, NZ

Join our passionate team at Petstock Bethlehem where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!.

• Experience in a similar retail environment
• A passion for animals and providing the best customer service
• Physically fit, with ability to lift products up to 20kgs
• Flexibility and ability to work weekends and public holidays

As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Provide exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactions
• Through the knowledge you gain, you will inspire and educate customers on the best care and products for their pets
• Complete memorable sales transactions, aiming to reach set store sales goals
• Maintain a consistently high standard of store presentation while ensuring that new stock is promptly and accurately displayed whilst also ensuring we are replenishing our stock
• Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services current
• Contribute to a fun, supportive culture instore where the team loves coming to work each and every day
• Strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

• A passion for animals and providing the best customer service
• Experience in a similar retail environment
• Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales target
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the team
• Physically fit, with ability to lift products up to 20kgs
• Flexibility and ability to work weekends and public holidays

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
• From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.