Pet Category Specialist - Part-Time Retail Expert

Country Store; Stevensville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee coverage)

Job summary

The Country Store, part of Skagit Farmers Supply, is hiring a Pet Category Specialist for the Stevensville, MT store. You will guide customers on pet products, keep displays stocked and organized, and help customers select items tailored to their needs.

This part-time, onsite role requires a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and strong communication. Training includes POS use, inventory handling, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Product knowledge in pet food, health and related supplies.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods; lift up to 60 pounds.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Professional appearance and demeanour.
• Experience in a retail setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and understand their needs; offer product recommendations.
• Demonstrate and explain merchandise; suggest options.
• Answer questions about merchandise and assist purchases.
• Use sales skills to upsell and close sales.
• Process sales transactions and returns using the POS system.
• Maintain accurate bin labels, stock rotation and cleanliness.
• Restock shelves and assemble displays; assist with loading/unloading.

Skills

Customer service

Pet products knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Country Store, part of Skagit Farmers Supply, is hiring a Pet Category Specialist for the Stevensville, MT store. You will guide customers on pet products, keep displays stocked and organized, and help customers select items tailored to their needs.

This part-time, onsite role requires a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and strong communication. Training includes POS use, inventory handling, and safety practices.