Overview
Retail Sales Assistant - Jollyes Pets - Cannock Avon Road. Combine your passion for pets with your job and help deliver fantastic customer service to our pet parents and build a great career with Jollyes.
Following exciting recent growth, we're looking for a talented individual to be a Sales Assistant in our Cannock Avon Road store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted Best Retailer 2024 (<£250m t/o) by Retail Week and included in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' list.
What do we offer
Benefits: At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.
* £8.18 - £12.21 per hour plus bonus potential up to £1000 p.a. paid in two installments, terms and conditions apply.
* iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
* Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
* Colleague ‘Treats’ – discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers
* Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and more
* 30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store)
* Workplace pension scheme provided by Legal & General (EE 3%, ER 5%)
* Free colleague uniform and on-site parking
* Additional paid leave for wedding, new pet coming home and birthday
* Enhanced Maternity leave – full pay for 26 weeks, then SMP; or 6 weeks full pay followed by 33 weeks SMP depending on service
* Enhanced Paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks if under 2 yrs service)
* Top Dog Award scheme – recognition for great service with a day off, badge and certificate
* Buy/Sell holiday scheme – purchase or sell up to 5 days
* Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories
* Care concierge for carers – information, services and benefits
* Health coaching and support services
* Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs
* Learning & Development for progression into specialist or leadership roles
* = Pro rata for part-time colleagues
Responsibilities
Your role as a Sales Assistant will be to help your store colleagues maximise the potential of the store by providing genuinely helpful and friendly customer service, upholding great store standards with available stock and clean and tidy presentation, and promoting responsible pet ownership.
Requirements / Qualifications
* A fun personality with the ability to interact with pets and people
* Enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced retail workplace
* Experience in a similar, customer-facing environment is preferred
* A hands-on approach and a commitment to the highest levels of customer service
* Ambassador for the Jollyes brand and its values: Genuine, Wise, Focused, Eager, Together
* Flexible to cover shifts including evenings and weekends
* Part-time, temporary (6 months) position – 8 hours per week
About Jollyes Pets
Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’. Accredited by RestLess as an age-inclusive employer. Accredited to the Pet Sustainability Coalition.
To Apply
If you're keen to develop your career in retail and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Sales Assistant!
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