Part-Time Sales Associate - Fran 1425

Pet Valu; Halifax; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Retail Training

Competitive Wages

Pet Care Knowledge

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Pet Valu is seeking a Sales Associate at our Halifax, NS location. You will assist Pet Parents with product recommendations, process transactions, and help maintain a welcoming store environment.

The role requires prior retail or customer service experience, comfort with a POS system, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible scheduling, training, and staff discounts are among the perks offered by Pet Valu.

Qualifications

• 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 weekends and evenings.
• Reliable transportation to and from the store.

Responsibilities

• Cashier and customer sales.
• Preparing merchandise orders, banking and other paperwork.
• Placing small items into stock in the sales area of the store.
• Store maintenance: sweeping and dusting.
• Unloading delivery vehicles and stocking items (up to 50 lbs).
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical stamina

Tools

POS system

Job description

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

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.

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

We believe in investing in the development of our people and have an industry-leading promotion rate. Our mission is to offer the highest quality products at a great value to improve the quality of life for all pets and pet owners.