Sales Assistant

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.

• 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.

• Basic numeracy skills to count money etc.

The Employer is: PET CONNECTIONJobStart 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.

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Vacancy  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

Area:
Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025