Retail Sales Assistant | Bethlehem

Petstock NZ Limited; Bethlehem; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock Bethlehem in New Zealand is seeking a customer‑focused team member to deliver outstanding service to pet lovers. You will learn about our range of pet care products and help customers choose the best solutions for their animals.

In this role you will complete sales transactions, maintain store presentation, replenish stock, and stay up to date with product knowledge. A friendly, safety‑minded culture awaits, with opportunities to grow within the Petstock Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar retail environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20kgs.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with memorable, meaningful interactions.
• Complete sales transactions and work towards store sales goals.
• Maintain high store presentation and ensure new stock is displayed and replenished.
• Keep knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services.

Skills

Passion for animals

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Sales target drive

Job description

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.
• 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - http://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock

In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation

Our diversity makes us better...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.

We are the Petstock Group, a network of energetic and passionate businesses, brands and pet lovers coming together to champion the health and wellbeing of our pets. Our connections with pets help us 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. The Petstock Group is built on family values and our passion for pets and animals. We have built a strong, inspirational, and inclusive culture where hard work, fun, laughter & happiness is the norm.

Inspired by pets, to grow as people, the Petstock world is one where anything is possible, together we make an impact for people, pets, and the planet.