Retail Sales Associate (PT)

PetPeople; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Job summary

PetPeople in Western Springs, IL is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate to help our customers choose high quality, natural pet foods and supplies. You will engage customers with a friendly, genuine, and entertaining experience and provide solutions to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities include maintaining product knowledge, stocking and merchandising, processing transactions, and keeping the store clean and organized. A love of pets and strong customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine interest in animal welfare and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service with a friendly and entertaining experience for pets and their people.
• Maintain product knowledge and stay current with new releases.
• Assist in stocking, merchandising, and replenishing floor stock.
• Process transactions quickly and accurately at the POS.
• Keep the store clean and organized according to lists.
• Celebrate successes and enjoy the work.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Job description

At PetPeople, we are passionate about high quality, natural, wholesome, and nutritious pet foods and treats.We are the go-to local pet retail supply store for the communities in which we serve.We believe these products improve the health and well-being of our pets. We educate our customers on the benefits of our products and deliver an experience that builds long term relationships.

A PetPeople Part Time Sales Associate models our Mission and Core Values. Striving to be the neighborhood place for natural foods and quality supplies for dogs and cats; engaging customers through sharing ideas and providing solutions to build lasting relationships. Sales Associate responsibilities include:

• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a genuine, friendly and entertaining experience - for pets and their people!
• Maintain solid product knowledge and keep current with new product releases.
• Utilize daily and monthly cleaning lists and perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean, organized store.
• Assist in processing shipment, replenishing product, merchandising and monitoring floor stock to ensure all product is priced, displayed and rotated correctly.
• Complete transactions at the POS quickly and accurately.
• Celebrate successes.
• Love what you do!

You must have:

• A love of pets and a genuine interest in animal nutrition and welfare.
• A strong focus on building customer relationships through excellent customer service.
• Energy, enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, multiple priority environment.
• Ability to move merchandise up to 50lbs.

We offer competitive compensation and a great associate discount.