Salesperson for Retail Sales

Want to help pets live their best lives? 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. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
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.
Pet First 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.
Foster the Fun 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 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. 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. Experience & Skills 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.
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.
These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$12.00 - $19.50 Starting Rate: $16.00 Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see
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