Dogwood is a natural pet grooming salon in our award-winning Pets Corner stores, we are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly trainees who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our Chipping Nortonsalon.Dogwood is dedicated to providing the best customer service in the industry.
In this position you can enjoy working for a company where you really can make a difference!The role of a stylist will include: Leading by example by demonstrating a hands-on approach to train to Dogwoods high standards.Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
Responsible for the sales performance of the salon, identifying any improvements needed and implementing.
Booking and managing appointments.Delivering high standards of customer service.Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.Completing a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.
Essential skills required for the role of dog grooming stylist: A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our valuesProven experience of dog grooming to a high standardA confident and positive approach to handling dogsStrong customer focus with a desire to get to know our customers and their pets, building strong relationships, we love our customers pets as much as they do!A thirst for continued training and team developmentThe drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.Willingness to pass grooming knowledge to trainee stylists Why join us?
Pets Corner has become a larger company however it is still very much a family business at heart where you are a name and not a number.
We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.Benefits of becoming a Trainee with Dogwood include: The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Pets Corner curriculum containing over 900 different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.Custom uniform and high quality equipment providedOther reward systems in place to boost your wage!Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming SalonsHoliday entitlement of up to 28 daysTools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!Salary Exchange Pension Scheme