Sales Associate

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco 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. During each interaction, you will discuss the needs of the guest and their pet/s to provide solutions for today, as well as in the future and assist with connecting them with a Specialist when appropriate. You’ll work the cash register and ensure that our merchandise is properly stocked and priced, providing an excellent experience for each of our guests.

• 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 pet/s.
• 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 of their 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 refers to the Leader on Duty.

• Utilize selling behaviors to provide an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations.
• Contribute to a safe environment, maintaining safety protocols as a priority.
• Be part of a collaborative culture centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
• Engage in your career development through training and opportunities for growth.

Be able to work successfully within a team. Demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Possess good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

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

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors. Duties include merchandise receiving, carry‑outs, or stock balancing requiring leaving the store briefly, bending, kneeling, moving merchandise, and standing for long periods. Must lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs using material handling equipment. 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: $15.49.