Part Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Fishkeeper Stirling

Maidenhead Aquatics; Stirling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aquatics retailer in Stirling is seeking a dedicated Fishkeeper to join their expanding team. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in fishkeeping, excellent customer service skills, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include day-to-day store maintenance, excellent care for livestock, and fostering positive customer interactions. Benefits include staff discounts and pension plans upon completion of the probationary period.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Pension plans

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping preferred.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the day-to-day operations of the store.
• Provide excellent livestock care and store presentation.
• Serve customers with knowledge and friendliness.
• Price and arrange merchandise appropriately.

Skills

Interest in fishkeeping

Customer service

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Job description

Our brilliant Fishkeeper Stirling store is looking to expand its team.

What are the working days/hours?

This role includes working one day (7.75 hours) and will include weekends and bank holidays.

Who are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fishkeeping, with some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping, an enthusiasm for the hobby, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• They should be self-motivated, positive, and organised, as well as hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
• 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.

What does the role involve?

• Aiding in the day-to-day maintenance of the store, including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers.
• Delivery of excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greeting and welcoming 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.
• Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Completing sales correctly and efficiently, ensuring customers leave the store fully satisfied.
• Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organising stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.

Where will you be working?

The Stirling store is located outside of the town centre but is accessible via a bus service. There is a large free car park available for drivers. We have a very long-standing, confident team, and we are looking to expand with the right candidate. We have a large pond section, a small marine & coldwater section, with a busy tropical area.

Preserved qualifications

We don't require any qualifications for this role, but experience in fishkeeping would be an advantage. A large part of the job will be dealing with the public, where previous retail/sales experience would be useful.

Compensation and benefits

Once the probationary period has been completed, staff discounts and pension plans will be available.

Apply for this role

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