Full Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Braintree

Maidenhead Aquatics; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fishkeeping retailer in Braintree is seeking a Full Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant. The role involves providing high standards of customer service and care for livestock. Ideal candidates should possess a keen interest in fishkeeping, be reliable, and work effectively in a team. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining store standards, and completing sales. Weekend and bank holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for the hobby of fishkeeping.
• Experience in fishkeeping preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greet all customers in a friendly manner.
• Communicate fishkeeping knowledge to customers.
• Work efficiently as part of a team.
• Complete sales accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Fishkeeping knowledge

Teamwork

Reliability

Organization

Job description

Overview

Full Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Braintree At East of England Application deadline 31st December 2025

Our fantastic Braintree store is looking to expand its team!

This position may include weekends and bank holidays.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fish keeping, with some previous experience in fishkeeping with an enthusiasm for the hobby. The role involves aiding in the day to day maintenance of the store including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers. High standards of customer service are important to our business and applicants should be enthusiastic and professional.

The person we are looking for should be a positive practical individual who is keen to be part of a strong happy team of staff who enjoy working in their vocational career.

As a Full-time sales assistant, the job will require the following:

• Deliver excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greet all our customers in an articulate, approachable and friendly manner to maintain our high standards of customer care.
• Communicate your fishkeeping knowledge clearly to customers with varying levels of experience and maintain our policy of responsible fishkeeping.
• Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Complete sales correctly and efficiently ensuring customers leave the store fully satisfied.
• Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organizing stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.
• Be self‑motivated, positive and organised.
• Be reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.

To apply, please click on the "Apply for this job" button above to email your CV and a cover letter. Please title your email 'Full Time Sales Assistant Vacancy' (and include your name) in the message box. Alternatively, you can drop your CV and covering letter into the store, and mark this for the attention of the manager.

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