Sales Associate

Petco Animal Supplies Stores • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role suits someone who enjoys helping others, learning about pet care, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven retail environment.

The position involves active engagement on the sales floor, customer assistance, cashiering and point-of-sale transactions, and supporting store sales, service, and operational goals. Associates help ensure pets are cared for safely and responsibly and that the store remains clean, organized, stocked, and easy to shop.

Requirements

• Passion for animals and an interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in proximity to animals and tolerate exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the health, safety, and proper care of animals in accordance with Petco policies and standards.
• Share accurate product and pet care information to help customers make informed choices.
• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful, solution-focused service.
• Create positive shopping experiences that build trust and customer loyalty.
• Collaborate with teammates to support store goals.
• Assist customers in selecting products and services that meet their pets’ needs.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Support store sales and service goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, organized, and visually appealing store and sales floor.
• Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and support inventory integrity and stock accuracy.
• Assist with store recovery, merchandising, promotional set-ups, and daily operational routines.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.
• A welcoming, inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths.
• A fun, fast-paced role where no two days are the same.

What This Job Offers

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