Sales Assistant at Jollyes The Pet People
Job Title: Sales Assistant
Agency: Jollyes The Pet People
Location: Lancashire, BB2 3DY
Salary/Rate: £8.18 to £12.21 per hour
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Following exciting recent growth, we’re looking for a talented individual to be a Sales Assistant in our Blackburn 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.
So, what’s in it for you?
- £8.18 – £12.21 per hour plus bonus potential up to £1000 p.a. paid in two installments, terms and conditions apply.
- iTrent’s financial well-being package, powered by Wagestream, enables access to earnings before payday plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
- Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing, 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’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit program, and much 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 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 of service)*
- Enhanced Paternity leave – partners to receive 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks full pay under 2 yrs svc)*
- 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 at 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, physios, nutritionists, psychologists…)
- 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 or Key Holder roles, Management or Support roles – you really can have a great career with Jollyes!
Pro rata for part-time colleagues
What do we need from you?
Your role as a Sales Assistant will be to help your store colleagues to 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.
We are seeking people with a fun personality who are great at interacting with pets and people. 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
About Jollyes Pets
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