Pet Care Sales Associate — Flexible Hours & Impact

Petco; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a Sales Associate to help pet parents find the right products and create a welcoming, safe shopping environment. This role emphasizes friendly, knowledgeable service and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting.

You’ll greet customers, assist with product recommendations, process transactions, stock shelves, and support store operations while ensuring animal safety and care standards are followed.

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

• Deliver consistent, courteous, and knowledgeable service.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Support store sales and service goals.
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and stock accuracy.
• Support daily operational routines and task execution.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Animal passion

Tools

POS system

Job description

Petco in the United States is seeking a Sales Associate to help pet parents find the right products and create a welcoming, safe shopping environment. This role emphasizes friendly, knowledgeable service and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting.

You’ll greet customers, assist with product recommendations, process transactions, stock shelves, and support store operations while ensuring animal safety and care standards are followed.