Pet Care Specialist Fredericton

Global Pet Foods NB; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Fair Scheduling

Great product discounts for your pets

Extended medical and health coverage

RRSP with employer matching

2 weeks of vacation and 8 paid public

5 paid personal leave/sick days

Bonus programs

Job summary

Global Pet Foods NB in Fredericton, NB is seeking full-time Pet Care Specialists to join our team. You will deliver exceptional customer service, help customers choose the right products, and keep shelves clean and organized. The role requires reliability, energy and a passion for animals.

You must be able to lift 40 lbs, work days, weekends and evenings, and be comfortable with training through electronic media. All training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work days, weekends and evenings at both locations.
• Comfortable with electronic media (training, Facebook, email, blogs).
• Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Sales, retail or customer service experience.
• Cash handling experience.
• Passion for animals.
• Strong communication, problem solving and numeracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Committed, reliable, flexible, self-motivated.
• Energetic, positive attitude, open to change.
• Polite, respectful, trustworthy.
• Read and write in English.
• Education in basic animal and/or human nutrition and zoo/shelter volunteering would be assets.
• Owning a pet(s) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets
• Inventory maintenance and merchandising
• Store cleanliness
• Undergoing frequent product training
• Representing Global Pet Foods at local trade shows and events
• Assist with job shadowing for new employees
• Practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Numeracy

Problem solving

Reliability

Team player

Willing to learn

Energetic

Flexible

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Facebook

Email

Blogs

Job description

Are you a passionate pet person with a desire to help fellow pet owners provide the best nutrition possible for their pets? Would you enjoy seeing the difference your knowledge and advice can make in the overall health of household pets?

Can you live Our Core Values?

Care- We are compassionate and love helping pets & pet lovers

Team 1st- We are inclusive & supportive to one another

Curiosity- We continuously learn, problem solve & provide solutions

Engaged- We are proud of what we do

Achievement- We work hard & get things done

Fun- We all contribute to a fun, positive & safe environment

Global Pet Foods in Fredericton is currently seeking full-time Pet Care Specialists.

These positions could be based out of one or more of our area locations.

General responsibilities of a Pet Care Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent customer service
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets
• Inventory maintenance and merchandising
• Store cleanliness
• Undergoing frequent product training
• Representing Global Pet Foods at local trade shows and events
• Assist with job shadowing for new employees
• Practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Job requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work days, weekends and evenings at both locations
• Highly comfortable and accessible to electronic medias (training, Facebook, email, blogs etc.)
• Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly and stand for long periods of time a must
• Reliable transportation
• Sales, retail or customer service experience
• Cash management experience
• Passion for animals
• Strong communication, problem solving & numeracy skills.
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Committed, reliable, flexible, self-motivated
• Energetic, positive attitude, open to change
• Polite, respectful, trustworthy.
  
• Read and write in English
• An education in basic animal and/or human nutrition and experience working or volunteering in a zoo or shelter would be considered assets.
• Owning a pet or pets is a definite asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Fair Scheduling
• Great product discounts for your pets and free products too!
• Extended medical and health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision
• Basic life insurance and disability
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 5% employer matching
• 2 weeks of vacation allocated (pro-rated) & 8 paid public holidays in NB
• 5 paid personal leave/sick days per year
• Bonus programs that include team sales goals

We thank you for your interest in Global Pet Foods!

Only those selected to move on in the process will be contacted.