Petco
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Sales Specialist
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Petco
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
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 pets 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.
Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of your 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 refer to the Leader on Duty.
Other Essential Duties
Utilize selling behaviors—essential for providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations. Using 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—empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. 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 centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
Engage in your career—developing your skills and knowledge gives you 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. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of pet nutrition and an aptitude for sales techniques. A professional appearance and demeanor, genuine interest in animals and their care, and good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Certification Completing and maintaining the appropriate specialist level of the Petco Certification program is required.
Preferred Qualifications Prior pet nutrition experience and working with and/or caring for pets recommended.
Work Environment The majority of job duties are conducted indoors; merchandise receiving, carry‑outs, or stock balancing may require leaving the store briefly. The position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise, and standing for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs using material‑handling equipment is required. The role requires availability for shifts on evenings, weekends, 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.
Start Rate $15.00
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Sales Specialist
role at
Petco
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
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 pets 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.
Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of your 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 refer to the Leader on Duty.
Other Essential Duties
Utilize selling behaviors—essential for providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations. Using 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—empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. 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 centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
Engage in your career—developing your skills and knowledge gives you 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. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of pet nutrition and an aptitude for sales techniques. A professional appearance and demeanor, genuine interest in animals and their care, and good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Certification Completing and maintaining the appropriate specialist level of the Petco Certification program is required.
Preferred Qualifications Prior pet nutrition experience and working with and/or caring for pets recommended.
Work Environment The majority of job duties are conducted indoors; merchandise receiving, carry‑outs, or stock balancing may require leaving the store briefly. The position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise, and standing for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs using material‑handling equipment is required. The role requires availability for shifts on evenings, weekends, 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.
Start Rate $15.00
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