Sales Associate

Petco; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco in Lynchburg, VA is hiring for a retail associate who enjoys helping customers and caring for pets. You will assist shoppers, handle sales, and keep shelves stocked while delivering friendly service in a fast-paced store.

Every day brings variety—from merchandising to assist with animal care areas—while following safety standards and policies. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends, with growth opportunities in a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable with attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting products and services for their pets.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
• Stock shelves and support merchandising and promotional set-ups.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Interact with customers on the sales floor and perform cashiering.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in proximity to animals and tolerate dander, odors and noises.
• A welcoming, inclusive team environment with growth opportunities.
• A fun, fast-paced role where no two days are the same.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Dog/cat care interest

Multi-tasking

Communication

Job description

* 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.* 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.* 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.* 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.