Retail Sales Assistant | Casual | Rolleston Nz

Petstock Nz Limited; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Workplace banking access

Career growth programs

Team and pet benefits

Job summary

Petstock Nz Limited is seeking an enthusiastic team member for our Canterbury stores. You will deliver outstanding customer service, educate customers on the best pet care products, and drive sales to meet store targets.

This role emphasizes stock presentation, knowledge growth, and contributing to a friendly, safety‑focused team culture. Flexibility for weekends and public holidays is a must, with physical tasks including lifting up to 20kg.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Sales target achievement

Interpersonal skills

Pet care knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Join a passionate team 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!.

• Award-winning programs that support career growth, with a new leadership development program underway
• Team member, family & pet benefits across Petstock Group & Woolworths Group
• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services

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.

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

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