Retail Sales Assistant​/Puppy School Trainer | Somerville

Retail Sales Assistant / Puppy School Trainer | Somerville page is loaded## Retail Sales Assistant / Puppy School Trainer | Somervillelocations:
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March 26, 2026 (29 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR106784

We are looking for passionate people who love caring for their property and livestock as well as their pets.

Our Petstock Country stores offer an additional range of locally tailored and affordable rural products, welcoming service and expert advice, enabling our customers to care for their animals and land with ease and enjoyment.
** Petstock Country,
** was created to serve our
** rural communities**& to continue to provide world class customer service that Petstock is renowned for. Hone and develop your skills as a puppy school trainer with the expert guidance of our friendly, professional team, nurturing a fun and supportive environment for our puppies and dogs.
** Why Petstock is the Place for You
*** Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
* From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
* Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
* Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
* Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
* We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet
** A Peek Into Your Petstock Day
*** Set up and clean Puppy Preschool rooms and equipment and print training materials as required
* Deliver informative and engaging Puppy Preschool training sessions to customers
* Facilitate participants learning to achieve desired learning outcomes
* Provide exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactions
* Through the knowledge you gain, you will inspire and educate customers on the best care and products for their pets
* Complete memorable sales transactions, aiming to reach set store sales goals
* Maintain a consistently high standard of store presentation while ensuring that new stock is promptly and accurately displayed whilst also ensuring we are replenishing our stock
* Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge on pet care, products, and services current
* Contribute to a fun, supportive culture instore where the team loves coming to work each and every day
* Strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team
* A passion for animals and providing the best customer service
* Good understanding of horse feed and supplements. Owning horses is a bonus but not required
* Experience in dog training
* Experience in a similar retail environment
* Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales target
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the team
* Physically fit, with ability to lift products up to 20kgs
* Flexibility and ability to work weekends and public holidays
** If this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, apply today!
**** Follow us on Linked In to keep up to date on life across our various brands
- **** In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes
- *** Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
** We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.
** At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies.
* * Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.
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