Sales Associate

Overview

SALES ASSOCIATE. Our Sales Associates are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right customer and meeting the needs of both. For customers who already have pets, they are dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and enjoyment of the human-animal bond. Apply today and let Petland help you kick start your career in the pet industry.

Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet loving community. We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families. Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland!

#Petland Careers #Animal Lovers Wanted

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• Unwavering Love for Animals: You’ll be surrounded by furry, feathered, and scaly friends every day. If you’re an animal lover, this is the perfect place to turn your passion into a career.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  We invest in our team s growth through comprehensive training programs. Whether you re just starting or an experienced pro, you ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge in animal care and customer service.
• Make a Positive Impact: You ll help pets find their forever homes and bring joy to families and animals in need.
• Work with a Fun Team: We have a close-knit team of fellow pet enthusiasts who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to our mission. You ll build lasting friendships while working together.
• Career Advancement: Petland offers opportunities for career growth. We value internal promotion and strive to help our employees develop their skills and advance within the company.

Apply now and become a part of the Petland family.

As of June 16, 2023 our commissioned Pet Counselors were averaging over $15/hr some of our highly committed, highly-driven Pet Counselors were making over $40/hr.

Full-time, Part-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Pet Counselors are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right customer and meeting the needs of both.
• Provide top-notch customer service.
• Educate customers on every pet’s basic needs.
• Educate customers on the value of Petland pets and the programs Petland offers to provide the best customer experience and peace of mind.
• Maintain excellent animal husbandry for the pets by performing opening, daily and closing procedures and assisting in maintaining a clean, organized and safe store environment.
• Assist in Community Service projects in and out of the store as needed.
• Assist Animal Care Technicians with any additional animal care as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Motivation
• Professionalism
• Ethics
• Time Management

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Standing – continually required to stand
• Walking – continually required to walk
• Sitting – occasionally required to sit
• Travelling – occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity – continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl – frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talking/Hearing – continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Acuity – continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.

EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.