Retail Sales Associate Full Time

PetSmart; High River; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retail company is hiring a Retail Sales Associate in High River, Canada. The role involves engaging with pet parents, maintaining store cleanliness, and ensuring pet safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be flexible with their schedules. Join our team to make a meaningful impact while enjoying various benefits such as discounts, health coverage, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401k

Tuition assistance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes.
• Greets pet parents and answers their questions.
• Prepares online orders for pick-up in store.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility in schedule

Ability to react under pressure

Job description

Overview

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You. Join our team as a Retail Sales Associate (Full Time). At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love and staying united. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for pets while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Benefits that benefit you: Paid weekly, associate discounts and perks, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401k, tuition assistance, and career pathing development opportunities.

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Pet Associate (Retail Sales Associate) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role shares responsibility for store cleanliness and maintenance, pet safety standards, and the direct care of pets within the store.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone, at the sales register and online.
• Greets pet parents and answers their questions throughout the store.
• Prepares online orders for pick-up in store and ensures a smooth, positive pick-up experience.
• Responsible for the pet healthcare of store owned pets, including feeding, watering and cleaning all pet habitats (bird, reptile, small animal, cricket, and fish aquariums).
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
• Supports the store with weekly price changes and monthly promotional pricing.
• Stages and sorts new product to match sales floor planners.
• Faces, fills, and recovers products to meet sales floor standards.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise, services and live pets.
• Administers store owned pet medications as directed by a veterinarian.
• Promotes special events such as adoption weekends, Treats enrollment, charity events, etc.
• Ensures a safe environment for associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transports to the vet as needed.
• Assists and works in various areas throughout the store (including services) as required.
• Other duties may be assigned and participates in the culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in schedule; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.

Essential Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Associate is required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc.; must frequently reach with hands and arms; may stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with pet hair, and varying noise levels; exposure to live animals is common.

Additional Information

Do what you love. Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day, whether helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet’s birthday, or seeing a pet parent’s smile after a groom. PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/ca/

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