• Immediate start available
• Casual opportunities that lead to a career pathway in pet care

2019 has proven to be another significant year in the history of Best Friends with the recent acquisition of My Pet Warehouse and our new store opening in Springvale. Having MPW join the Best Friends family means that our customers benefit from an increasing product range, an extension of our service offering and growing presence with 40 locations nationwide.

We have an opportunity for experienced Sales Assistants to join our Best Friends - MPW Yarraville store in a casual capacity.

As a Sales Assistant, you will confidently engage our customers, offering specialist advice and product information on their specific pet needs by taking the time to ask questions about their pets. You will identify opportunities to promote preventative treatment and complete care.

With each day you will take pride in your responsibility to

• Greet customers with a warm welcome and offer a high sense of customer care at all times,
• Educate customers on our services and the best care for their pets
• Attend to the presentation of the store
• Replenish stock and stock rotation
• Be proactive in your own learning

As our next team member you will complement our team with your::

• Previous retail sales experience, knowledge of sales budgets and managing the cashier (POS) systems;
• A genuine focus on exceeding a customer's experience every time;
• A true understanding and commitment to pet care (with previous animal experience an advantage); and
• A positive energy who enjoys having fun and keeping consistenly active throughout the day.

Our team members enjoy several benefits, including:

• A thorough induction program,
• Training and development opportunities online and face to face,
• Generous discounts on products and services,
• A bright environment where you get to work alongside like-minded professionals,
• The chance to be part of a business with strong values who are dedicated to pet health & well-being

If you have a passion for pets and working in a great team environment you'll enjoy this opportunity to develop and grow in an innovative, friendly work environment, picking up a plethora of valuable new skills along the way.

You will need to be flexible with your days and hours mid-week and weekends.

General Retail Award rates apply.