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Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a fixed term qualified Groomer for our Finglas Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, and provide advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service getting to know each customer and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and any specific needs in line with the animal protection legislation. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. Additionally, demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Sanitisation and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge - Maximizing Revenue through Grooming Services Promotion and combine this service with providing expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified with Great Place to Work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Grooming Uniform
Qualified Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Leopardstown Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, and provide advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service getting to know each customer and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and any specific needs in line with the animal protection legislation. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. Additionally, demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Sanitisation and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge - Maximizing Revenue through Grooming Services Promotion and combine this service with providing expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · KPI related bonus · Certified Great Place to Work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Grooming Uniform
District Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products with 2,700+ shops across Europe. We are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer with 34 stores located across Ireland and a growing Omnichannel business. We employ over 350 people and were certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024. We are recruiting for a fixed term District Manager to join our head office team. A district manager has operational and financial responsibility for a defined region or territory. Their duties include providing training and development for staff, ensuring quality consistency across the region and increasing sales and profitability in their region. Applicants for this role need to hold a full clean drivers licence and be able to travel to stores in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and surrounding counties, this role also includes infrequent travel to our head office in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Minimum Education & Skills required A degree or equivalent in a management/business Full, driving licence with 2 years' experience is essential. Excellent knowledge of Planning, Forecasting and Decision Support activities. Competence to support, develop and motivate a large team. Work Experience Minimum of 3 + years management experience in a similar role is desirable. Experience of managing diverse business models is essential. Experience of working in a sales focused training environment. Experience in managing, leading and developing a multidisciplinary team - strong people management skills are essential. Job purpose Leadership - Sustainable set up, coaching and steering of professional competent store managers within the assigned district/area Business Focus - Driving district/area performance and efficiency based on extensive market awareness/understanding to achieve and surpass business targets Operational Excellence - Ensuring a consistent implementation of all standards based on profound store processes understanding to reach an international consistent brand image and accelerate process efficiencies Corporate Compliance - Securing compliance on legal and organisational regulations regarding Corporate Centre standards as well as country specific policies Performing role model ship in terms of leadership, collaboration, communication and engagement; Conveying an outstanding level of customer centricity to assigned store staff (e.g. via e-learnings, Mystery Shopper monitoring and regular observation during trainings on the job); 1st level support to store managers. Professional and disciplinary lead, performance appraisals, recruiting and coaching of store managers; managing and supporting change according to corporate strategy defaults. Supporting store managers in building up successful/professional store teams (e.g. through the facilitation of continuous professional and personal team development); identification and sustainable development of talents among store staff in terms of succession; fostering of an effective exchange of best practices. Efficiency oriented management of sales activities through the use of profound market/retail expertise as well as the continuous analysis of central sales KPI to drive sales results and surpass commercial targets. Sales steering and personal cost planning as well as cost monitoring (e.g. write downs, maintenance costs, stock optimization) to realise budget and using opportunities for comprehensive cost-optimization to sustainably enhance profitability. Derivation and execution of effective measures to sustainably realise specific and superordinate sales strategies; continuous exchange with Sales Director/HQ on sales strategy, area/district performance, overall target achievement, change progress and human relations. Assure consistent transparency on corporate strategy, process demands as well as corporate values and ethics across assigned area/district by exchange with Sales Director / HQ. Securing compliance with all process standards (operational manuals, merchandising handbook, …) and relevant legal requirements (in particular health and safety regulations) through predefined store checks and regular store visits. Why join us? Competitive salary Company Car Hybrid Working Arrangements Remote working 1 day per week Pension Employee Discount -we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave Refer a friend scheme Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. Community-A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals Annual leave- starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. Employee assistance programme CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
