SALES SPECIALIST

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

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.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We're the future of the pet industry
• We're here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We're welcome as we are

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.S., 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.

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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 understand of the guests and their pet / s 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 . You're the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.
• CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT . You'll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols.

Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.

• BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE . Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
• ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER : As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.

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 due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the store.

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.

Improper use of safety equipment and / or not following proper lifting techniques may pose of risk of injury to customers, pets, and Pet Care Center personnel.

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.

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.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. 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.

$16.00 - $23.50

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