Pet Care Sales Associate: Friendly, Fast-Paced Retail

Petco; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to help customers find the right products for their pets in a welcoming Pet Care Center environment. You’ll assist with product recommendations, process sales, and maintain a clean, organized store floor while supporting team goals and safety standards.

With a starting rate of $16.00 per hour, this role emphasizes customer service, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail setting, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Pet First – Support the health, safety, and proper care of all animals in accordance with Petco policies and standards.
• Share accurate product and pet care information to help customers make informed choices.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pets, customers, and partners.
• Foster the Fun – 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.
• Let’s Go! – Assist customers in selecting products and services that meet their pets’ needs.
• 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.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
• Customer Experience & Sales – Deliver consistent, courteous, and knowledgeable service.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Support store sales and service goals.
• Operations & Merchandising – Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and stock accuracy.
• Support daily operational routines and task execution.
• What Success Looks Like – Customers feel welcomed and supported during every visit.
• The sales floor is clean, stocked, and easy to shop.
• Team members work collaboratively to support store goals.
• Pets are cared for safely and responsibly.

Skills

Retail experience

Passion for animals

Communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Job description

Petco is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to help customers find the right products for their pets in a welcoming Pet Care Center environment. You’ll assist with product recommendations, process sales, and maintain a clean, organized store floor while supporting team goals and safety standards.

With a starting rate of $16.00 per hour, this role emphasizes customer service, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail setting, including evenings and weekends.