Sales Associate

Sales Associate (Pet Care Center) at Petco

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet. Petco is a category‑defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and partners.

As a Sales Solutions Generalist you’ll provide each customer with the best experience possible by helping them find and purchase animals, supplies and services. You will work the cash register, manage merchandise, and ensure a high level of engagement with guests and their pets.

• Provide a great experience by engaging with guests utilizing your acquired skills and training.
• Assist guests in the proper selection of merchandise in accordance with their identified needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals.
• Process transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
• Generate future business through a deep understanding of the guests and their pets.
• Perform related duties in support of the Pet Care Center attaining its assigned sales goals.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
• Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise in your role.
• Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Evaluate guest inquiries and as needed refer to the Leader on Duty.

• Utilize sales behaviors to provide an amazing guest experience.
• Join the company’s training programs to maintain safety protocols.
• Participate in a collaborative culture supporting pet health and wellness.
• Engage in career development programs to support growth.

Be able to work successfully within a team. Demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and partners.

• Prior experience within sales, retail, or related field.
• High level of knowledge of pet nutrition and aptitude for sales techniques.

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Job duties are conducted indoors; merchandise handling requires bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. You must be available for shifts on evenings, weekends and some overnights and holidays.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Hourly: $12.00–$19.50 | Start Rate: $15.00