Pet Nutrition Specialist

Pet Nutrition SpecialistCROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.We do this by excelling in four key areas – headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.Job DescriptionThe Associate is responsible for completing in-store pet food and non-food customer interactions with shoppers and their pets. The Associate acquires and maintains a high level of knowledge of products represented. The Associate intercepts consumers and educates, advises, and sells pet products in a professional manner. May also include merchandising and stocking of products as needed. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.QualificationsPhysical Demands:The associate will be regularly required to: Interact with animalsReach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead)Talk and hear Visual ability to read instructions and perform eventsStoop, kneel, crouch, climb, (including use of a 6' ladder) balance, and be in contact with cleaning suppliesLift and carry up to 50 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds)Physical Appearance:Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order.The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance.In addition, tattoos or facial piercings must not be visible while the associate is engaged in their work assignments.Specific Skills:Proficient use of a Personal Computer and Tablet or other technological devices,Strong, passionate interest in pet well-being and direct experience with pet(s) and/or pet relationships preferred.Ability to work in pet stores, veterinary offices and pet grooming offices or related environments that have dogs, cats, and other animals in close proximity and willingness and ability to touch the pets is required.