Pet Department Head

BLAIN; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet is seeking a Pet Department Head to deliver excellent customer service and stock the pet department for a smooth shopping experience. You will determine work assignments, train new associates, and support other departments as needed.

The role requires great communication, prior retail experience, and the ability to work evenings and weekends, with a background check required. Weekend premium benefits apply to hours worked on weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in the Pet Department.
• Stock and organize pet dept areas for an efficient shopping experience.
• Assign tasks and schedules to associates as needed.
• Train new team members and participate in store seminars.
• Process special orders and maintain accurate on-hand balances.
• Assist customers and other departments with problem solving.

Skills

Great communication

Retail experience

Weekend availability

Background check readiness

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50 per hour
• Competitive base pay up to $17.50/hr

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Pet Department Head would perform excellent customer service and stocking the areas of the pet department, along with other assigned duties that would ensure that the customer has an efficient, pleasant shopping experience.This can include, but is not limited to:

• Perform Retail Store Clerk, Agriculture & Pet Duties
• Determine Work Assigments and assign to associates
• Train new associates
• Attend Seminars at Blain Supply Inc. and other outside locations
• Process special orders for customers
• Maintain accuruate on-hand balances
• Assist customers and associates with problem solving
• Assist other departments as assigned
• Assist lost pervention as assigned

Qualifications

• Great communication skills
• Prior Retail experience preferred
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
• Able to pass a background check

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.