Retail Sales Assistant – Jollyes Pets – Colchester
Retail Sales Assistant – Jollyes Pets – Colchester. Love pets? Love people? Love a job where no two days are the same and the customers wag their tails at you? Combine your passion for pets with a career that’s full of fun, team spirit, and genuine customer care. Help our pet parents find exactly what they need and some relevant extras, promote responsible pet ownership, keep our store looking paw-some, and build a grrrreat career into leadership or support roles, with a company that’s growing fast., As a Sales Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the action – helping pet parents, supporting your teammates, and making every customer’s visit to our store a great experience. As with most retail roles, the working week involves being ‘on your feet’ and physically active
Responsibilities
- Offering genuinely friendly, helpful customer service (you’ll meet some fabulous humans and animals!)
- Helping customers find what they need – and suggesting helpful extras that improve their pet’s wellbeing
- Sharing advice to promote responsible pet ownership – we’ll teach you what you need to know about different pets.
- Keeping the store tidy, stocked and looking its best
- Being part of a supportive, upbeat team that works (and laughs) together
- Up-selling suitable products to enhance customer experience (not to pressure anyone). It’s about suggesting the right treats, toys, food or accessories that genuinely help their pet live its best life.
- Will receive an induction to Jollyes with full training to build your confidence, product and pet care knowledge with a mix of manager led ‘on the job’ training and our online learning platform you can access to suit you.
Requirements
- Ability to interact with pets and people in a friendly manner.
- Fun, friendly personality.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, hands‑on retail environment and can achieve individual goals and team targets.
- Experience in a similar, customer facing environment and have a hands‑on approach.
- Must be able to offer the highest levels of customer service and be an ambassador for the Jollyes brand.
- High flexibility on availability: open to covering shifts during evenings and weekends and the 7‑day trading hours.
If you would require any reasonable adjustments for carrying out the role duties you can let us know on the application form.
Company & Culture
Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Previous winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’, shortlisted for Happiest Place to Work, with excellent Trust Pilot reviews, you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. We are fully accredited as an age inclusive employer (Rest Less) and a proud member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition as well as supporting hundreds of local pet charities to make a difference in our communities. We welcome applicants of all ages (16+) – because passion for pets knows no age limit!
Salary & Benefits
- Pay rate of £8.43 – £12.71 per hour (aligned with government guidance)
- Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, plus savings tools and discounts.
- Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support.
- Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off Jollyes products and pet services.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, and cancer support.
- Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme (EE 3%, ER 5%).
- Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options.
- Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels.
- Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks.
- Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership.
- 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
Working Hours & Contract
Can commit to a part time, permanent position – 12 hours per week
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