Employment Opportunities

SHOP ASSISTANT - We are looking for someone to work part-time at our busy retail store in Littleton, NH who is a friendly and reliable self-starter. We need someone with a positive attitude, is willing to learn, has a great sense of humor, and loves petting dogs. Someone with professional experience working with dogs and/or cats is strongly preferred, previous retail experience is major plus but it's not a requirement, as we'd be willing to train the right person for this role. 

Schedule

Part time. 3-3.5 days a week; ~20 hours a week. Saturdays are a must (does not always need to be the entire shift). Other days, schedule is flexible.

Job Duties

  • Opening, closing, and performing daily operations at our busy retail store in Littleton, NH

  • Assisting customers with fitting their pets for harnesses, collars, accessories, etc.

  • Prepare and serve made-to-order pup cups and clean up stations after pets have enjoyed their pup cups

  • Cashing out customers, preparing and packaging up orders

  • Light cleaning duties such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing treat containers and pup cup shakers as needed

  • Processing, restocking, and organizing inventory as needed, which also includes tagging and displaying items as well as tracking inventory and reporting low stock

  • Answer customers' questions about different products and brands and make suggestions based on product knowledge and pets' needs

  • Answer phone calls and field customers' questions/take messages as necessary

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18-years-old

  • Must be able to work independently

  • Must be very comfortable around dogs, cats, and people

  • Must be able to lift up to ~50 pounds

  • Previous professional experience working with dogs and cats strongly preferred (such as vet tech, dog walker, dog sitter, animal shelter volunteer, etc.)

  • Previous retail experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate

  • Knowledge of the local area a plus

Interested in working for Tailswag? Please fill out the application form below.