Sales Assistant

Retail Sales Assistant – Jollyes Pets – Ashton. Combine your passion for pets with your job and help deliver fantastic customer service to our pet parents and build a grrrreat career with Jollyes. 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 a clean, tidy presentation, and promoting responsible pet ownership. About Jollyes Jollyes are an award‑winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and more than 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for “Best Retailer 2024” (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times “Best Places to Work,” you can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age‑inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we’re friendly to pets, people and the planet too Benefits £8.18 – £12.21 per hour plus bonus potential up to £1,000 p.a. paid in two installments, terms and conditions apply. iTrent financial well‑being package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before payday plus additional discounts and savings benefits. Retail Trust membership – counselling, well‑being and financial support for the retail industry. Colleague "Treats" – numerous discounts on up to 800 high‑street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips. Colleague "We Care" – well‑being and medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get‑fit programme and more (including "Tooth Fairy" dentist on demand). 30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too. Workplace pension scheme provided by Legal & General (contributions EE 3%, ER 5%). Free colleague uniform and on‑site parking. Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off. Enhanced maternity leave – full pay for the first 26 weeks before reverting to SMP for 13 weeks (or 6 weeks at full pay followed by 33 weeks at SMP if under 2 years’ service). Enhanced paternity leave – partner to receive 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks full pay under 2 years’ service). Top Dog Award scheme – colleague nomination scheme to recognise great service and the Jollyes values with a “Cat Nap Day” to enjoy a day off on Jollyes, as well as a “Top Dog” badge and certificate. Buy/Sell holiday scheme – can purchase or sell up to 5 days provided it doesn’t take you below the minimum entitlement Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via Halfords Care concierge supporting colleagues who are carers with access to information, services and benefits. Alvie health coaching / cancer support – specialist nurses, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists and more. Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs – access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more. Learning & Development for future progression into specialist, Key Holder, Management or Support roles – you really can have a great career with Jollyes Responsibilities and Qualifications Enjoy the challenges of a fast‑paced retail workplace. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar, customer‑facing environment and have a hands‑on approach. Most of all, you must be able to offer the highest levels of customer service and be an ambassador for the Jollyes brand, sharing our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Focused, Eager, Together. A high level of flexibility is required as our opening hours include evenings and weekends. Therefore you should be flexible to cover any shifts over 7 days. Part‑time, permanent position – 12 hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr