What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Specialty Retail Sales Associate / Key Holder position at Sandy's Pet Food Center?
Do you love animals and enjoy helping people? Our locally owned specialty pet store is looking for a friendly, dependable team member who is passionate about pet health and enjoys guiding customers toward the best choices for their animals.
This role is ideal for someone who is both an animal lover and a people person—someone who enjoys learning about pet care and sharing that knowledge with fellow pet owners.
What you’ll do:
- Help customers choose the best food, supplements, toys, and enrichment products for their pets
- Learn about pet nutrition and health products so you can confidently help customers make informed choices
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service
- Operate the register and handle retail transactions
- Restock shelves and maintain the sales floor
- Assist with unloading deliveries and organizing inventory
- Help with opening/closing duties
At times you may be the primary team member in the store, so comfort with working independently, managing the register, and assisting customers on your own is important.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous retail experience required
- Comfortable using a register and handling cash/card payments
- Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities independently when needed
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- A genuine passion for animals and their health and well-being
Schedule: Must be available most Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Pay: Based on experience
To Apply: Please email your resume and references along with a short note about your interest in the position.
Include 2–3 sentences about why you enjoy working with animals or helping pet owners.
No phone calls, please.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- 1. What interests you about working in a specialty pet store, and why do you enjoy helping pet owners?
2. At times you may be the primary team member in the store. How comfortable are you working independently while managing the register, assisting customers, and keeping store tasks on track?
3. Please describe your typical availability, the number of hours per week you hope to work, and whether you are looking for a short-term or long-term position
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20