Full Time Sales Associate

Pet Valu; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading pet retailer where you can make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! As a Full Time Sales Associate, you will engage with customers, provide expert advice on pet nutrition, and help maintain a welcoming store environment. With flexible scheduling, competitive wages, and opportunities for retail training, this role is perfect for pet lovers eager to grow in a dynamic work setting. Enjoy the perks of staff discounts and the fulfillment of supporting local pet initiatives while working alongside fellow pet enthusiasts. If you have a friendly personality and a commitment to excellent service, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Retail Training

Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Pet Care Knowledge

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is essential.
• Knowledge of POS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with purchases and provide product knowledge.
• Maintain store cleanliness and assist with stock management.
• Handle cashier duties and prepare merchandise orders.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Retail Experience

POS System Knowledge

Ability to Lift 50lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Full Time Sales Associate

Full Time Sales Associate

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Job Description:

The Pet Valu family of stores includes Pet Valu, Paulmac's Pet Food, Bosley's, Tisol and Total Pet and 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, and we partner with local shelters, rescues and charities for adoption events, in-store adoption (select stores only) and pet food bank programs, as well as through our national donation drives and fundraising campaigns.

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

*We are seeking a candidate who has open availability - morning, evening and weekends.*

Job Overview:

As a Sales Associate you will use your knowledge and experience to help Pet Parents find the right nutrition and other solutions for their pets. You will be part of a team of passionate Pet Experts, and enjoy the perks of 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, household items, etc. 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
• Possess outgoing and friendly personality with strong customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
• Ability to work as scheduled to meet attendance requirements, which may include weekends and evenings
• Ability to have reliable means of transportation to and from the store