Sales Associate

Petco; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Inclusive team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Petco in Sandy Springs, Georgia is looking for a Sales Associate to help pet parents find the right products while ensuring a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include providing customer service, maintaining store cleanliness, and supporting animal care according to Petco policies.

The ideal candidate has a passion for animals and strong communication skills. Flexibility for working evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Starting at $14.00 per hour, this role offers an engaging and purpose-driven work environment.

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 and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support the health and care of all animals per Petco policies.
• Educate customers on products and services.
• Help maintain a clean and organized sales floor.
• Process sales and assist customers in selecting products.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

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.