Pet Care Sales Associate - Flexible Hours & Growth

Petco; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Petco in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Sales Associate to help customers find the right products and create a welcoming, safe store environment for pets and people. You will learn pet care basics and support a fast-paced team in a busy Pet Care Center retail space.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate transactions, merchandise upkeep, and teamwork, with flexible hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and deliver friendly, helpful, and solution-focused service.
• Create positive shopping experiences that build trust and customer loyalty.
• Support teammates through collaboration and teamwork.
• Help maintain an organized, visually appealing sales floor.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
• Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and support inventory integrity.
• Assist with store recovery, merchandising, and promotional set-ups.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Petco in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Sales Associate to help customers find the right products and create a welcoming, safe store environment for pets and people. You will learn pet care basics and support a fast-paced team in a busy Pet Care Center retail space.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate transactions, merchandise upkeep, and teamwork, with flexible hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.