Customer Sales Representative

Gertens Family of Businesses; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Health insurance options

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Stillwater is hiring a Customer Sales Representative. Join a friendly, hands-on team delivering pet care, lawn, and garden solutions while helping customers with their needs.

You will work in a fast-paced retail environment, requiring energy, reliability, and a welcoming attitude. Part-time, year-round hours include weekends and a remodeled store setting designed for success.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Available to work at least 20 hours per week including weekends.
• Comfortable lifting 30–50 pounds regularly.
• Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Friendly attitude and strong communication skills.
• Position is part-time, year-round and starting after the summer months.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find the right products for pets, gardens, and lawns.
• Operate registers and handle transactions smoothly.
• Set up displays, stock shelves, and keep things organized.
• Receive inventory and assist with store maintenance.
• Cross-train with warehouse equipment and operations.
• Load customer vehicles and provide excellent service.
• Water plants and care for displays to keep them looking great.
• Take on special projects and assist wherever needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Cash handling

Team player

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join the Spikes and Houles Team as a Customer Sales Representative. Love animals? Dream of a lush lawn? Just enjoy helping people? Come work where your passion meets purpose at Spikes and Houles in Stillwater - now freshly remodeled and better than ever! We're hiring a Customer Sales Representative to join our energetic team. If you're ready for a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same, this might be the perfect fit. You'll assist customers with everything from pet care to lawn and garden solutions and have fun doing it.

What You’ll Do:

• Help customers find the right products for their pets, gardens, and lawns
• Operate registers and handle transactions smoothly
• Set up displays, stock shelves, and keep things organized
• Receive inventory and assist with store maintenance
• Cross train with warehouse equipment and operations
• Load customer vehicles (we're all about service!)
• Water plants, care for chicks, and keep our outdoor displays looking great
• Take on special projects and lend a hand wherever needed

What We’re Looking For:

• You must be 18+ years old.
• You MUST be available to work at least 20 hours per week including weekends
• Comfortable lifting 30- 50 pounds regularly—you'll be on your feet and active
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment
• A friendly attitude, solid communication skills, and a passion for helping others
• Available to work after the summer months. This is a part time, year-round position.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• A beautifully remodeled store and a supportive, friendly team
• Voted Best Feed Store six years running (2021-2026)
• 20% employee discount on the things you love
• A chance to grow your career in a positive, people-first environment
• Competitive wages
• Tuition assistance & scholarship opportunities for eligible employees
• Health and welfare insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Internship program for hands-on learning

E-Verify:

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer