Sales Associate

Petco • Apple Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate is at the heart of the Pet Care Center experience, helping pet parents find suitable products and solutions while creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment. This role provides friendly, knowledgeable customer service; shares accurate product and pet care information; supports sales goals; and helps customers select products and services for their pets. Associates also process transactions, maintain merchandise and inventory, and contribute to a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor. The position involves active engagement in a fast-paced retail setting and close teamwork.

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 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, courteous, knowledgeable, and solution-focused service.
• Help customers select products and services that meet their pets’ needs, and educate them about products, services, and promotions.
• Create positive shopping experiences that build customer trust and loyalty.
• Support store sales and service goals.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently, including cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.
• Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and support inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with store recovery, merchandising, promotional setups, and daily operational routines.
• Collaborate with and support teammates.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths.
• Petco Total Rewards includes health and financial benefits, 401(k), incentives, and paid time off; details are available through the linked benefits overview.

What This Job Offers

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