Sales Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Barnsley
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Customer Service Upselling Product Knowledge Teamwork Communication Stock Management Flexibility Pet Care Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sales Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Barnsley is hiring a part-time Sales Assistant. Pay rate £8.43 - £12.71 per hour, 12 hours per week, permanent.

  • Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  • Job Type: Permanent - Part-time
  • Salary: £8.43 - £12.71 per hour + bonus up to £1000 p.a.
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2026

About the Role

As a Sales Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll be at the heart of the action — helping pet parents, supporting your teammates, and making every customer’s visit a great experience. Your day includes offering friendly customer service, helping customers find what they need, suggesting helpful extras, sharing advice on responsible pet ownership, and keeping the store tidy and stocked.

What We Need From You

  • Great at interacting with pets and people, with a fun, friendly personality.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment and can achieve individual goals and team targets.
  • Ideally experience in a similar customer-facing environment.
  • Must offer the highest levels of customer service and be an ambassador for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brand.
  • Flexibility on availability required, including evenings and weekends.
  • Commit to a part-time permanent position – 12 hours per week.

What We Offer

  • Pay rate of £8.43 - £12.71 per hour plus bonus potential up £1000 p.a.
  • Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream) – access earnings early, savings tools, discounts.
  • Retail Trust Membership – counselling, wellbeing, financial support.
  • Colleague Discounts – treats at 800+ retailers, 30% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] products and pet services.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, cancer support.
  • Workplace Pension – Legal & General scheme.
  • Extra Time Off – birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options.
  • Enhanced Family Leave – maternity and paternity packages.
  • 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.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer’ (under £250m t/o), listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’, with excellent Trust Pilot reviews. Fully accredited as an age inclusive employer and proud member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

How to Apply

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