Retail Sales Associate - Oxnard

Pet Food Express • Oxnard, CA

1d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Food Express is looking for passionate, sales-driven individuals to join their team as Sales Consultants. This role involves proactively engaging with customers, recommending products, and providing tailored solutions to create a memorable shopping experience. The ideal candidate has a knack for sales, an eagerness to learn about pet products, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Sales Consultants are the heart of the business, ensuring every customer has an enjoyable, friendly, and informative experience.

Requirements

• Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Previous pet experience is preferred.
• A passion for pets and a desire to help pet parents find the best solutions.
• A sales-driven attitude with a desire to exceed goals.
• A warm and welcoming personality with a strong customer service mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and to participate in daily educational activities.
• Dependable and reliable with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 35 pounds while using appropriate lifting techniques and following all safety rules.
• Ability to climb and balance using a ladder and/or step stool.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, stretch and engage in repetitive motions throughout shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience
• Previous pet experience

Responsibilities

• Proactively approach and engage with customers (both human and pet).
• Ask questions to understand customer needs and build relationships.
• Use the Pet Food Express Whole Life Approach to provide tailored recommendations.
• Participate in daily training and educational programs to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Stay up-to-date about new products, promotions, and the pet community.
• Educate customers on product benefits and help them find solutions for their pets' unique needs.
• Operate the cash register efficiently and provide a friendly checkout experience.
• Unload shipments and stock the store, which includes heavy lifting.
• Clean and maintain the store, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning pet messes.
• Support overall store operations by performing additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential career paths and options for advancement within the company
• Continued Learning and leadership training
• Generous in-store employee discount that extends to family
• Company-sponsored benefits such as life insurance, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time employees are eligible for PTO and health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Employee referral bonuses
• Opportunity to bring well-behaved pets to work
• Opportunities to make an impact in the community through events and fundraisers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed