Sales Specialist

Petco; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Marion, IA, is seeking a Senior Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support the success of the Pet Care Center.

You will mentor newer associates, assist leadership as needed, and provide knowledgeable, compassionate service rooted in a passion for pets.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and support newer team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate service to customers.
• Assist customers in selecting products and services for their pets.
• Lead by example on selling behaviors and store standards.
• Mentor and support new and junior associates on the sales floor.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and store tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Leadership

Mentoring

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 district 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 Senior Sales Associate, you play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for pets and pet parents while supporting the success of the Pet Care Center.

In this role, you go beyond day-to-day selling by serving as a mentor, role model, and trusted partner on the sales floor. You support store operations, assist leadership as needed, and help develop newer associates, all while delivering knowledgeable, compassionate service rooted in a passion for pets.

What You’ll Do

Pet First

• Promote the health, safety, and proper care of all animals in accordance with Petco policies and standards.
• Share accurate pet care, nutrition, and product knowledge to help customers make informed decisions.
• Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pets, pet parents, and partners.

Foster the Fun

• Greet customers and deliver friendly, solution-focused service that builds trust and loyalty.
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong selling behaviors and exceptional customer service.
• Mentor and support new and junior associates, reinforcing best practices and store standards.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment where partners support one another.

Let’s Go!

• Assist customers in selecting products and services that best meet their pets’ needs.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
• Support merchandising and inventory activities, including restocking, recovery, and presentation.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Support store leadership with operational tasks and special projects.
• Help resolve customer concerns and escalated issues appropriately when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Sales

• Deliver consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate service.
• Educate customers on promotions, services, and loyalty programs.
• Support store sales goals through effective selling and service behaviors.

Operations & Merchandising

• Maintain store