Sales Associate

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Inclusive team environment

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is looking for a Sales Associate in Fontana, California, who will assist pet parents in finding the right products for their pets in a friendly and welcoming environment.

This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for animals. The position involves supporting the health of all pets, maintaining store cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer experiences.

Flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends, are expected. Join a purpose-driven team making a difference for pets and people!

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the health, safety, and proper care of all animals.
• Help customers find the right products for their pets.
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

About Petco

We’re proud to be where the pets go to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from meals and toys to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it. We are 29,000+ strong and operate in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We founded Petco Love in 1999 to support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Role

Sales Associate, you are at the heart of the Pet Care Center experience. You help pet parents find the right products and solutions for their pets while creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for everyone who walks through our doors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, learning about pet care, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven retail environment.

What You’ll Do

Pet First — Protect & Empower

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

Foster the Fun — Connect & Bond

• 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.

Let’s Go! — Own & Commit

• 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

Customer Experience & Sales

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

Operations & Merchandising

• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and 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

Experience & Skills

• 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, as well as 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, including 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• 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.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: 16.00 - 22.00

Start Rate: 16.90

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, see the pay benefits information in the job posting.

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.

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