Salesperson for Retail Sales

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

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.

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.

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.

Customer Experience & Sales

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.

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.

Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.

Passion for animals and interest in pet care.

Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.

This role is performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment and requires active engagement on the sales floor.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.