Sales Specialist

Create a Healthier, Brighter Future for Pets

Join us at Petco, where we are committed to improving lives by doing what's right for pets, people, and our planet. We love all pets like our own, and we're dedicated to being the future of the pet industry. Our core values are centered around improving lives and driving outstanding results together.

Petco is a health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We believe that what's good for pets, people, and our planet is good for Petco.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide a great experience by engaging with guests utilizing your acquired skills and training.
• Assist guests' selection and recommendation of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals.
• Process register transactions and create a great experience for each guest.
• Generate future business through a deep understanding of the guests and their pets and connection to our digital platforms.
• Perform related duties in support of the Pet Care Center attaining its assigned sales goals.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
• Completes and applies training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role.
• Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Evaluate guest inquiries and as needed refers to the Leader on Duty.

Other Essential Duties:

• Utilize selling behaviors to provide an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations.
• Contribute to a safe environment by maintaining our safety protocols.
• Be a part of a collaborative culture centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
• Engage in your career by participating in developmental programs to support your continued growth.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of sales experience is required for this position. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of pet nutrition and an aptitude for sales techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Certification:

Completing and maintaining of the appropriate specialist level of the Petco Certification program is required in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior pet nutrition experience and working with and/or caring for pets recommended.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Work Environment:

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although merchandise receiving, merchandise carry-outs, or stock balancing will require leaving the store briefly. This position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs utilizing material handling equipment. Follow all safety precautions and procedures. Must be available for shifts on evenings, weekends, and some overnights and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Starting Rate:

$13.00