Sales Associate (full or part time)

Pet Wants Assistant Manager/Sales Associate

If you have a love of animals, helping customers find the right solutions, and are enthusiastic/energetic, Pet Wants Dublin has a unique opportunity for you!

We are hiring a full or part time Sales Associate at our retail store in Historic Dublin. In addition to working at the store, the role may require working offsite at booths we set up at special events and markets as well. While the employee will perform many duties of the Sales Associate role, the employee will also have some managerial duties and additional responsibilities and expectations.

While available work hours will vary week to week depending on schedule, a full-time position would be 30-40 hours per week, while a part time position will be 20-30.

As an Sales Associate with Pet Wants, you will become fluent in pet nutrition to help customers find the appropriate food, treats, chews and other products for their cats & dogs and help ensure store operations run smoothly and effectively.

The Sales Associate responsibilities will include:

• Actively engaging and selling our products to customers, collecting payments, restocking/merchandising, keeping the booth stocked & tidy, and other responsibilities typical for a retail sales associate. Being able to address customer questions, demonstrating product knowledge, and helping customers find solutions to problems is crucial.
• Greeting our human customers and their furry friends who pass by or stop by the booth or store, while practicing general animal safety with pets, such as obtaining consent from owners before petting and giving treats, etc.
• Communicating with the customer to understand their pet's unique characteristics, illnesses, and other needs to ensure the right products are recommended.
• Operating a Point of Sales (POS) device
• Paid training will be provided which includes reviewing training manuals/presentations and job shadowing. You learn everything you need to know to effectively engage with customers, set up a booth at a Pop Up event, and understand what nutrition and wellness products should be recommended and help educate our customers!
• Transporting inventory and the merchandising display (tables, tent, bins, etc) to and from the market booth for Pop Up events, when needed.
• When doing Pop Up Markets, setting up a professional merchandising display at events based on Pet Wants guidance/brand guidelines. All display materials will be provided as well as a uniform (branded shirt).
• If traveling to a Pop Up event, driving safely and courteously.

Job Requirements:

-A passion for animals is a must!

-Retail experience or experience in the pet industry strongly preferred. Retail pet or some managerial experience is a big plus.

-At least 18 years of age with high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

-Personable, positive, high energy demeanor and active communicator. Enjoys engaging with customers and educating them. Can be a confident leader and set a strong example for junior employees.

-Self-starter, reliable, and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. The employee is expected to be highly proactive at learning procedures, nutritional training, product knowledge.

-Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and very punctual.

-Quick learner, ability to recall training to have informed conversations with customers

-Can set up a professional, eye catching merchandise display using equipment provided & Pet Wants brand guidance

-Physical requirements include being able to, twist, squat, bend over, reach, stand for long periods at a time, and lift/carry objects (up to 40lbs) over short distances, as you will have to set up tables, tent, and move merchandise/storage bins.

-Will review training materials, plus shadow owner or another Sales Associate at several events or at the store.

-Can legally work in the United States and state of Ohio, must pass background check (and motor vehicle record report, if driving to events on behalf of the company)

Please apply on really, and we will schedule a screening interview to discuss further!

www.petwantsdublin.com

About Pet Wants Dublin

There’s a false comfort in thinking that, because you bought food from a pet store, it’s good for your pets, but that’s not always true. I’m Will Hammond, the local owner and operator of Pet Wants Dublin, and I opened this company because I tried a number of expensive pet food brands and nothing helped my dog, Rye, with his digestive issues until I found Pet Wants.

After Rye’s amazing experience with Pet Wants, I knew this was what I wanted to do. I couldn’t believe there wasn’t a Pet Wants in every community and every pet should have access to the same nutritious food as my pup does.

At Pet Wants, we are here to discuss the ingredients, the science and the philosophy behind each of our products – it’s just as much about education as it is about helping people find the right products. We also understand that families have budgets and they need pet products that are convenient and affordable. That’s what we do.

Pet Wants Dublin has a brick & mortar retail store and we offer free, personal delivery to many communities in and around Columbus and set up booths at local markets & events. Rye and I look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pet Wants Dublin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Pet Wants Columbus Metro complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15