Sales Specialist

About the position

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet. We love all pets like our own. We’re the future of the pet industry. We’re here to improve lives. We drive outstanding results together. We’re welcome as we are. Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Responsibilities

• Provide a great experience by engaging with guests utilizing your acquired skills and training.
• Assist guests’ selection and recommendation of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals.
• Process register transactions and create a great experience for each guest.
• Generate future business through a deep understanding of the guests and their pet/s and connection to our digital platforms.
• Perform related duties in support of the Pet Care Center attaining its assigned sales goals.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
• Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role.
• Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Utilize selling behaviors to provide an amazing guest experience.
• Contribute to a safe environment by maintaining safety protocols.
• Engage in your career through developmental programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of sales experience is required.
• High level of knowledge of pet nutrition and an aptitude for sales techniques.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior pet nutrition experience and working with and/or caring for pets.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Starting Rate: $15.00