Pet Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Betty & Butch is the UK’s leading natural dog store and takes a dynamic, energetic approach to retail. At the heart of everything we do is exceptional customer care for humans and dogs.
Our brand prides itself on sourcing the healthiest and best quality treats and food to enhance all dogs’ lives.
Equality and diversity are at the core of who we are and our goals. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can shine and reach their full potential.
We are looking for dynamic people who will embrace our core values and join our team of brand ambassadors.
Your passion for dogs will shine through. If you feel that you can enhance our brand, we welcome you to join our team; apply today.
Sales Assistant
- Support the day-to-day running of our store.
- Greeting our customers and their dogs as they enter the store.
- Providing advice and suggestions regarding nutrition and products which meet the customers’ needs.
- Actively promoting and presenting products and advising on product suitability and use.
- Ensuring high levels of product knowledge.
- Processing sales transactions quickly and efficiently.
- Replenishing stock, ensuring it is correctly counted, priced and dated.
- Assisting with store deliveries.
- Meeting sales targets in line with business objectives.
- Ensure all areas of the store remains clean, organised, neat and tidy at all times.
- Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
Candidate Profile
- Well presented individual with a minimum of 1 years’ experience pet store retail.
- A love of dogs.
- Be friendly, enthusiastic and embrace our core values
- Trustworthy and reliable.
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
- The capacity to work alone or as part of a team.
- Be resourceful and confident with strong commercial awareness
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to physically move bulk feed.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: From £9.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Pet Store Retail: 1 year (required)
- customer service: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pet Shop Assistant roles across Betty & Butch Ltd'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 General.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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