Part-time Retail Sales Associate

General Mills; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food company is hiring a part-time retail sales associate to represent Edgard & Cooper Pet Food in stores in California. As an ambassador, you will educate pet parents about nutrition and enhance their shopping experience. You need to be enthusiastic about pets, available on weekends, and able to lift up to 30 lbs. This role offers competitive hourly pay, paid training, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay - $20/hr

401K

Paid training

Wellness programs

Pet food reimbursement

Pet adoption reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Reliable transportation within a 25-mile radius.
• Comfortable engaging with pet parents and store associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging in-store experiences for pet parents.
• Recommend Edgard & Cooper nutrition for pets.
• Record sales and insights during interactions.

Skills

Customer engagement

Sales techniques

Pet product knowledge

Job description

Overview

General Mills is hiring a part-time retail sales associate to be an in-store brand ambassador for Edgard & Cooper Pet Food (E&C). Edgard & Cooper is a European pet food brand acquired by General Mills in 2024 to support sustainable, delicious, and healthy pet nutrition. The role involves providing educational and engaging in-store experiences for pet parents and recommending the best E&C nutrition for their pets.

Day 1 Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay - $20/hr
• 401K
• Paid training
• Set schedule between 9 to 18 hours; maximum 20 hours
• Wellness programs
• Pet food reimbursement
• Pet adoption reimbursement

What a Typical Day Will Look Like

Pet enthusiast, ready to tell the Edgard & Cooper story mainly in pet stores but occasionally at local events. Connect with pet parents and store associates through a personalized approach, engaging in conversation about their pets. Actively listen to utilize product knowledge and latest promotions to recommend the best E&C nutrition for their pet(s). Record sales and insights to enhance the pet and pet parent experience.

Minimum Requirements

• 18+ years old
• Must reside within 25 miles of designated location
• Have reliable transportation and willingness to drive to locations designated by your manager within a 25-mile radius
• Available to work on weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays)
• Comfortable and confident engaging with pet parents and store associates
• Must be physically able to lift 30 lbs and move around the store for up to 4 hours
• Have an active email account and access to a computer
• Smartphone preferred

So, if a work environment engaging with other pet lovers is exciting, join us in building the Edgard & Cooper brand in the U.S.

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