Pet Care Sales Associate - Friendly, Growth-minded

Petco; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Sales Associate to be at the heart of the Pet Care Center experience. You’ll help customers, share product knowledge, and ensure a friendly, safe shopping environment for pets and people.

This role suits someone who enjoys helping others, learns quickly about pet care, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail setting. Starting rate is $14.00 per hour, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• 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.
• Follow all store policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Passion for animals

Job description

Petco is seeking a Sales Associate to be at the heart of the Pet Care Center experience. You’ll help customers, share product knowledge, and ensure a friendly, safe shopping environment for pets and people.

This role suits someone who enjoys helping others, learns quickly about pet care, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail setting. Starting rate is $14.00 per hour, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.