What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - Pet Store Retail position at Pet Supplies Plus?
Job Description
Do you love animals and never thought it PAWssible to put your knowledge to work? Are you PAWsitively passionate about people and their pets? If you enjoy providing PAWsome products and services that enrich pets’ lives, then come and work in our neighborhood!
Position
As a Retail Team Member, you will provide exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity. During your work day, you will
- stop to help a neighbor select the perfect toy for their terrier that likes to chew
- review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands to provide the right food for a concerned cat parent
- fit a squirming beagle with the perfect harness
- educate a sixth grader on bird ownership
- stock shelves, ring up purchases, and help carry a neighbor’s bag of dog food to their car
- feed and care for pets in the store and make sure their cages look spiffy
…all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath!
Responsibilities
As a member of the store team, you will likely do it all, including work in the following areas:
Cashier
- process neighbors’ purchases cheerfully, accurately, and efficiently
- provide Preferred Pet Club information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers
Stocker
- safely unload our delivery trucks using the proper equipment
- stock shelves to ensure our neighbors always get their favorite food, toys, and treats
- carry bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums, and other purchases out to neighbors’ cars
Live Animal Care
- care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding, and handling animals
- answer neighbors’ questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet
All team members support each other by acting as back-up whenever help is needed. This position can require heavy lifting (40-60 lbs) and standing for long periods of time. Becoming knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding service is a must. We support learning through in-store and online training. Candidates must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. All candidates must pass a drug and background screening, and be 16 years or older.
About Us
We are a franchisee of Pet Supplies Plus, one of the country’s largest pet supply retailers with more than 600 locations in over 30 states. Our store is located at the corner of Springdale Street and Edinger Avenue in Huntington Beach, CA. Pet Supplies Plus is dedicated to making it easy for customers to get the best for their pets at great prices. We offer a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods, and pet services. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.90 - $17.40 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17