Sales Associate - La Verne

Pet Food Express • La Verne, CA

392d • $34,944 - $37,024

About The Position

The Sales Associate at Pet Food Express plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive shopping experience for both pet owners and their pets. This entry-level position involves engaging with customers, providing product recommendations, and maintaining store operations, all while fostering a welcoming environment for pet lovers.

Requirements

• A passion for pets and people.
• A warm and welcoming personality with a genuine desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Sales and/or pet experience is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and participate in daily educational activities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds using appropriate techniques.
• Ability to climb and balance using a ladder or step stool.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, stretch, and engage in repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales experience
• Experience working with pets

Responsibilities

• Actively approach and engage with customers, both human and pet.
• Answer customer questions about specific products.
• Provide tailored recommendations using the Pet Food Express Whole Life Approach.
• Participate in daily training and continuous educational programs to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Stay updated on new products and the pet community.
• Operate the cash register in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Unload shipments and stock the store, including heavy lifting.
• Clean and maintain the store, including tasks like sweeping and mopping.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Focus on development and leadership training.
• Generous in-store employee discount for employees and their families.
• Access to health care tools and services for part-time employees; full-time employees eligible for health coverage, FSA options, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Ability to bring well-behaved pets to work.
• Opportunities to participate in community impact events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed