Sales Associate

Petco Animal Supplies Stores•Gig Harbor, WA

5d•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 for everyone who walks through our doors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, learning about pet care, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven retail environment. Petco has been a leader in the pet industry for over 60 years, offering a wide range of products, services, and expert support for pets and their owners. We are committed to the well-being of animals and fostering the human-animal bond. With over 29,000 employees across more than 1,500 stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, and eight distribution centers, we are dedicated to improving lives by doing what's right for pets and people. Through Petco Love, we support animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped millions of animals find homes.

Requirements

Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
Passion for animals and 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.
Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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