Part Time Sales Associate - Fran 7016

Pet Valu; Nanaimo; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet supply retailer is seeking a Sales Associate in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This role involves assisting customers, maintaining store cleanliness, and supporting the team in various tasks. Candidates should have previous retail experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lift heavy items. A friendly personality and reliable transportation are essential for success in this collaborative environment. Competitive wages and staff discounts are offered.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Retail Training

Competitive Wages

Pet Care Knowledge

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of POS system.
• Outgoing personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively.
• Reliable transportation to and from the store.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with purchases and inquiries.
• Prepare merchandise orders and handle banking paperwork.
• Maintain a clean sales area.
• Unload delivery vehicles and stock items.

Skills

Customer service skills

Retail experience

POS system knowledge

Ability to lift 50lbs

Job description

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Starting From $17.65

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. This position pays $17.40 hourly.

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