Sales Associate

Petco; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and grow

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Sales Associate in Boise, Idaho, to assist pet parents in finding the right products and solutions. The role involves engaging with customers, supporting animal care, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Candidates should have a passion for animals, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced retail environment. This position offers a start rate of $14.00 per hour and the opportunity to work within a purpose-driven team.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the health and safety of all animals per Petco policies.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization.
• Assist customers in selecting products and services.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

About the Role

As a Sales Associate in the Pet Care Center, you help pet parents find the right products and solutions while creating a welcoming, safe, engaging environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the health, safety, and proper care of all animals per Petco policies.
• Share accurate product and pet care information to help customers make informed choices.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for pets, customers, and partners.
• 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.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, courteous, knowledgeable service.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Support store sales and service goals.
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Essential Functions & Work Environment

This role is performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment and requires active engagement on the sales floor.

• The role requires frequent standing and walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point‑of‑sale transactions.
• Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Purpose‑driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.
• A welcoming, inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths.
• A fun, fast‑paced role where no two days are the same.

Start Rate

$14.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.