Retail & Social Media Assistant – Pet Grooming Industry

Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Employment Type: Casual Position with a View to Permanent

About Us

We are a leading retailer and wholesaler specialising in professional animal grooming products. We supply a wide range of grooming equipment, tools and accessories to professional groomers, salons and pet owners.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, knowledgeable advice and a welcoming shopping experience, both in-store and online.

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, motivated and organised Retail & Social Media Assistant to join our team.

This is a varied role combining traditional retail and customer service responsibilities with social media management, product promotion and content creation.

You will play an key role in assisting customers, maintaining our showroom, promoting our products and helping showcase our range across social media and other digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner.

Provide product information, advice and recommendations based on customer needs.

Process sales and transactions accurately through our point-of-sale system.

Respond to customer enquiries in-store, over the phone and through online channels.

Maintain a clean, organised, well-stocked and visually appealing showroom.

Assist with stock replenishment, inventory management and visual merchandising.

Help promote new products, specials, promotions and services.

Assist with the day-to-day management of the company's social media accounts.

Create and schedule engaging social media content showcasing products, promotions, new arrivals and company updates.





Photograph and video products for use across social media, our website and marketing campaigns.

Help create simple promotional graphics, product demonstrations, reels and other digital content.

Assist with showcasing products in an appealing and informative way to help customers better understand their features and benefits.

Monitor social media engagement and assist with responding to customer comments and messages.

Contribute ideas for marketing campaigns, promotions and new ways to showcase our products.

Work towards sales targets by confidently recommending and promoting suitable products and services.

Comply with company policies, procedures and workplace safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Previous retail, customer service or sales experience is preferred.

Experience and/or knowledge of animal grooming is highly desirable.

An interest in pets, grooming products and the pet industry.

Experience managing business social media accounts would be highly regarded.

Confidence using platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

An interest in creating photos, videos, reels and promotional content.

Basic knowledge of Canva, photo editing or similar content creation programs would be advantageous.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.





Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Basic computer skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems.

A willingness to learn about our products and confidently demonstrate and promote them.

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly rate.

Offering 3-4 days a week intially with a view to permanent full-time for the right person!

Monday to Friday No Weekends and No Public Holidays.

Opportunities for training and professional development.

A varied role combining retail, customer service and marketing.

Supportive and friendly work environment.

Employee discounts across our product range.

The opportunity to work within the professional pet grooming industry and learn about a wide range of specialised products.

If you’re passionate about providing outstanding customer service, enjoy social media and content creation, and have an interest in animals and the pet grooming industry, we’d love to hear from you.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Retail Sales Assistant?
- Do you have customer service experience?
- Do you have experience using point of sale (POS) software?
- Do you have experience in a sales role?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have experience using Canva?
- Do you have Social Media Networking experience?

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