Seasonal Sales Associate

$29,848 - $29,848/Yr

PetCo - Phoenix, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Seasonal Sales Associate at Petco plays a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the well-being of animals in the store. This part-time position focuses on assisting guests with their needs, promoting products, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for both pets and customers. The associate will engage in various tasks, including cashiering, stocking merchandise, and adhering to operational guidelines, all while contributing to the store's sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal guest experience services.
• Assist guests in the proper selection of merchandise according to their needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals.
• Perform cashiering duties and manage point-of-sale transactions.
• Ensure merchandise is properly stocked and priced.
• Adhere to established operational guidelines and store policies.
• Evaluate guest inquiries and refer to the Guest Experience Leader as needed.
• Perform hourly animal health checks and maintain wellness cards.
• Interact professionally with all contacts, emphasizing company interests.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all Petco guests.
• Demonstrate knowledge in nutrition and effective suggestive selling techniques.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience for all Omni-channel initiatives.
• Assist in stocking and facing merchandise according to established standards.
• Complete cash register transactions and assist with guest carry-out service.
• Assist in the loading, unloading, and stocking of merchandise.
• Maintain a clean and professional store environment through routine housekeeping tasks.
• Assist store leadership in opening/closing the store and completing required paperwork.
• Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts.
• Adhere to and promote established safety procedures.

Requirements

• Experience in sales or customer service is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs using material handling equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of pet care and nutrition is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Previous experience in a retail environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $14.35.
• Opportunity to work in a pet-friendly environment.
• Employee discounts on pet products and services.