Job Title: Part-Time Qualified Groomer
Maxi Zoo Ireland is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Groomer to join our Ashbourne Store team.
Summary of Role:
We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide high-quality grooming services to our valued customers and their pets. As a Groomer, you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with our clients and become an integral part of their pet's care routine.
Key Responsibilities:
* Consultation: Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, providing expert advice on dog grooming, hair care, and product assortment.
* Customer Engagement: Deliver exceptional customer service by getting to know each client and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and needs.
* Follow-Up and Follow-Through: Ensure customer satisfaction by following up after appointments and addressing any feedback or concerns promptly.
* Sanitisation and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff.
* Product Knowledge: Promote grooming services and combine this with expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products.
Requirements:
* Flexibility: Fully flexible across 5 days, including weekends, in a full-time role.
* Experience: Previous hands-on experience in a grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds qualification.
* Skills: Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard.
* Attitude: Professional attitude with excellent communication skills, building trust and rapport with pet parents.
* Time Management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
* Passion: A genuine passion for animals, comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs, and treats all furry visitors as they would their own pet.
* Personal Development: Drives their own development within the salon, asking questions, using time effectively to learn from experienced groomers.
Why Maxi Zoo?
* Service Pay: Higher rate of pay from 12 months of service.
* Certified Great Place to Work.
* Employee Discounts: Up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon.
* Paid Leave: Sick leave, annual leave, bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave.
* Refer a Friend Scheme.
* State-of-the-Art Grooming Salon.
* Advancement Opportunities: Career path development within the company.
* Community: Collaborative work environment with shared passion for animals.
* Educational Opportunities: Induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training, and development plans.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Free Grooming Uniform.