Sales Associate

Petco; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive team environment

Fast-paced work environment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Sales Associate in San Antonio, Texas, to help pet parents find the right products and solutions for their pets. This position involves assisting customers, maintaining store cleanliness, and ensuring the welfare of the animals in the Pet Care Center.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for animals and good communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The starting rate is $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support health and safety of animals as per company policies.
• Share product information to help customers make informed choices.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary

As a Sales Associate in the Pet Care Center, 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Start Rate

$12.00

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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.