Retail Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Following excellent and exciting recent growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be a Sales Assistant in our Totton store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted top Pet Retailer of the Year 2021 by the Pet Industry Federation.
It is our dedication to helping pet owners along with over 40 years of pet expertise that makes Jollyes a great place to work. If you share our passion for pets and for retail, then apply for this exciting opportunity to join us.
Benefits:
- £5.97-9.50 per hour
- 20% staff discount scheme
- Employee reward scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Additional holiday awards for long service
- Uniform provided.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Free car parking
Requirements:
Your role will be to assist the store team to maximise the potential of the store by providing exceptional customer service and promoting responsible pet ownership.
- We are seeking people with a fun personality.
- You should be great at interacting with pets and people.
- Enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced workplace.
- Ideally, you will have experience in a similar, fast-paced environment and a hands-on approach.
- Most of all, you must be able to offer the highest levels of customer service.
- A high level of flexibility is required. Applicants should be fully flexible to cover any shifts over 7 days.
- Part time, permanent position – 16 hours per week
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £5.97-£9.50 per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Pet & Pet Supplies Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Sales Assistant roles across Jollyes Petfood Superstores's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Pet & Pet Supplies Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £6 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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