Sales Associate

What You’ll Do

• Pet First
• Support the health, safety, and proper care of all animals in accordance with Petco policies and standards.
• Share accurate product and pet care information to help customers make informed choices.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pets, customers, and partners.
• Foster the Fun
• Greet customers and deliver friendly, helpful, and solution-focused service.
• Create positive shopping experiences that build trust and customer loyalty.
• Support teammates through collaboration and teamwork.
• Help maintain an organized, visually appealing sales floor.
• Let’s Go!
• Assist customers in selecting products and services that meet their pets’ needs.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
• Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and support inventory integrity.
• Aid in store recovery, merchandising, and promotional set-ups.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Experience & Sales
• Deliver consistent, courteous, and knowledgeable service.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Support store sales and service goals.
• Operations & Merchandising
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and stock accuracy.
• Support daily operational routines and task execution.

What You Bring

• Experience & Skills
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Essential Functions & Work Environment

• This role is performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment and requires active engagement on the sales floor.
• The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
• Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range

Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.00
Start Rate: $18.29

Company Information

• Explore Our Company
• Veterinary Careers Start Here
• Considering a new Veterinary Practice
• A new lens on Corporate Medicine
• Finding the Perfect Veterinary Position
• Training Careers Overview
• Autonomous Medicine Empowers Veterinarians
• Life @ Work: Vetco Total Care Hospitals
• Seven Ways Vetco Total Care Works for Veterinarians
• Practicing Autonomous Medicine
• Let's Talk: Noncompete Agreements
• It's your move! Transition from hospital relief to full time
• Grooming Careers Overview
• Women's History Month & International Women’s Day
• Veterinarian Journey
• From Lameness to Recovery: A Young Yorkie's Comeback Story
• Vetco Total Care Hospitals
• Relief Veterinarian Opportunities
• PACKS Vet Student Externship
• PACKS Early Career Mentorships
• Veterinary Medicine Scholarships