Sales Assistant

Maxi Zoo Ireland • Part-time • Cork • 12h ago

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 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.