Sales Associate

About the Role

As a Sales Associate, you are at the heart of the Pet Care Center experience. You help pet parents find the right products and solutions for their pets while creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for everyone who walks through our doors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, learning about pet care, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven retail environment.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with 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 Success Looks Like

• Customers feel welcomed and supported during every visit.
• The sales floor is clean, stocked, and easy to shop.
• Team members work collaboratively to support store goals.
• Pets are cared for safely and responsibly.

What You Bring

• 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

Salary Range: $12.00 - $19.50. Start Rate: $15.00 Hourly.

Benefits

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits