Full Time Sales Associate

PET VALU; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retail company in Canada is seeking a Sales Associate. In this role, you will assist customers with their purchases, maintain the store's cleanliness, and help with stocking inventory. Candidates should have previous retail experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Enjoy flexible scheduling and staff discounts with this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Retail Training

Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Pet Care Knowledge

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of POS system.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with purchases and inquiries.
• Maintaining store cleanliness and organization.
• Unloading delivery vehicles and stocking items.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Friendly personality

Experience with POS systems

Job description

Description

The Pet Valu family of stores includes Pet Valu, Paulmac's Pet Food, Bosley's, Tisol, and Total Pet. Together, we are one of the largest retail operations in North America dedicated to providing families with food and supplies for dogs, cats, companion birds, wild birds, fish, reptiles, and small animals.

All of our stores are dedicated to helping local pets in need. We partner with local shelters, rescues, and charities for adoption events, in-store adoption (select stores only), pet food bank programs, and through our national donation drives and fundraising campaigns.

At Pet Valu, we're Pet Experts and pet lovers too.

Job Overview :

As a Sales Associate, you will use your knowledge and experience to help Pet Parents find the right nutrition and solutions for their pets. You will be part of a team of passionate Pet Experts and enjoy helping Pet Parents every day. If you are enthusiastic about learning and growing with one of the top pet retailers in North America, this position is for you!

What you get :

• Staff Discounts
• Retail Training
• Competitive Wages
• Pet Care Knowledge
• Flexible Scheduling

What you do :

• Cashier and customer sales
• Preparing merchandise orders, banking, and other miscellaneous paperwork
• Placing small items (under 10 lbs), including pet supplies and household items, into stock in the sales area of the store
• Sweeping, dusting, and other general store maintenance functions
• Assist in unloading delivery vehicles of cases and bags of pet food and supplies and putting these into stock (items up to 50 lbs.)
• Other duties and tasks as required

What you bring :

• Previous retail or customer service experience
• Working knowledge of POS system
• Outgoing and friendly personality with strong customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
• Ability to work as scheduled to meet attendance requirements, which may include weekends and evenings
• Reliable means of transportation to and from the store