Sales Associate

Petco; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Retail Associate to join our team in-store. You will help customers select products, process sales and returns, stock shelves, and support promotional setups, while upholding company policies and safety standards.

This fast-paced role requires strong communication, basic math, and reliability. You will work on the sales floor alongside animals, with flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in proximity to animals and handle animal-related duties with care.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting products and services.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Passion for animals

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.