Sales Associate

As a Sales Associate, you are at the heart of the Pet Care Center experience. You help pet parents find the right products and solutions for their pets while creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, learning about pet care, and working as part of a team in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven retail environment.

• Support the health, safety, and proper care of all animals in accordance with Petco policies and standards.
• Share accurate product and pet care information to help customers make informed choices.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pets, customers, and partners.

• Greet customers and deliver friendly, helpful, and solution‑focused service.
• Create positive shopping experiences that build trust and customer loyalty.
• Support teammates through collaboration and teamwork.
• Help maintain an organized, visually appealing sales floor.

• Assist customers in selecting products and services that meet their pets’ needs.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
• Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and support inventory integrity.
• Assist with store recovery, merchandising, and promotional set‑ups.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Deliver consistent, courteous, and knowledgeable service.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Support store sales and service goals.

• Maintain store cleanliness, organization and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and stock accuracy.
• Support daily operational routines and task execution.

• Customers feel welcomed and supported during every visit.
• The sales floor is clean, stocked, and easy to shop.
• Team members work collaboratively to support store goals.
• Pets are cared for safely and responsibly.

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals up to 50 pounds.
• Regular customer interaction on the sales floor, including cashiering and point‑of‑sale transactions.
• Must work in proximity to animals, including exposure to dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Purpose‑driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.
• A welcoming, inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths.
• A fun, fast‑paced role where no two days are the same.

Hourly: $12.00 - $19.50

$15.00

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.

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