Sales Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: PET CONNECTION Working in a busy retail environment to provide excellent customer service, including serving customers, handling payments, displaying products and maintaining cleanliness. Ensuring the shop runs smoothly and efficiently. Till operation and team work to support other staff members. We are hoping to train up the successful candidates on as many aspects of the business that they wish to learn, i.e. ordering stock, dealing with representatives etc. Serving customers using electronic till system, processing card payments, receiving deliveries and stock rotation. General housekeeping. Assisting customers with queries. May include lifting of heavy products i.e. bags of dog food etc.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers and assist with product information, sales, and service queries.
  • Operate the till and point-of-sale systems, handling payments and receipts.
  • Restock shelves, maintain display areas, and assist with stock checks and deliveries.
  • Help with general administrative tasks such as answering phones, data entry, and client communication.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation, and professionalism within the store.
  • Working as part of a small team in a family run business.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Basic numeracy skills to count money etc.
  • Good communication skills.

Further Information

The Employer is: PET CONNECTION JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1742843
Job Sector
Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
Area
Co Down
Location
Newry
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
31/10/2025
Closing date
11/12/2025
Worktime
To be confirmed with employer

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