Sales Associate

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive team environment

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate to help pet parents find the right products and solutions in a welcoming, fast-paced Pet Care Center retail environment. You will engage with customers, share product knowledge, and support sales floor operations while providing friendly service.

The role emphasizes helping customers, handling transactions, stocking shelves, and maintaining an organized store to ensure a positive shopping experience for pets and people alike.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, helpful, and solution-focused service to customers.
• Assist customers in selecting products and services and process sales, returns, and exchanges.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Basic math

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

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. Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services. Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

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 their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond 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. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

As a 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 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 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! 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

• 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.

Starting Rate: $15.00

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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 their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond 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. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for ~7 million animals through in-store adoption events. Explore Life @ Petco and discover what it’s like to work here.