Sales Associate (FT/PT)

Sales Associate Our Sales Associates are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right customer and meeting the needs of both. For customers who already have pets, they are dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and enjoyment of the human‑animal bond. Apply today and let Petland help you kick start your career in the pet industry. Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Position Duties and Responsibilities Pet Counselors are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right customer and meeting the needs of both. Provides top‑notch customer service. Educates customers on every pet’s basic needs. Educates customers on the value of Petland pets (5‑Step Sale, 4 Basic Needs, etc.) and the programs Petland offers customers to provide the best customer experience and peace of mind. Maintains excellent animal husbandry for the pets by performing opening, daily and closing procedures and assisting in maintaining a clean, organized and safe store environment. Assists in Community Service projects in and out of the store as needed. Assists Animal Care Technicians with any additional animal care as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Required Skills Customer Service Teamwork Communication Motivation Professionalism Ethics Time Management Required Education and/or Training High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing – continually required to stand Walking – continually required to walk Sitting – occasionally required to sit Travelling – occasionally required to travel Finger Dexterity – continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl – frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl Talking/Hearing – continually required to talk or hear Visual Acuity – continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs. EEO Statement Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Petland, Inc. (USA)