Senior Pet Care Sales Associate — Mentor & Coach

Petco; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

Petco in Dallas, TX is hiring a Senior Sales Associate to deliver exceptional experiences for pets and their parents on the sales floor. You will mentor newer associates, support store operations, and help keep the Pet Care Center clean, safe, and well-stocked.

You will educate customers on pet care, promotions, and loyalty programs while handling sales, returns, and exchanges with care. Flexible availability includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment.
• Passion for animals and knowledge of pet care preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and professionalism in handling customer concerns.
• Basic math skills and experience handling cash and transactions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 elevate issues appropriately when needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Pet care knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Problem solving

Basic math

Job description

Petco in Dallas, TX is hiring a Senior Sales Associate to deliver exceptional experiences for pets and their parents on the sales floor. You will mentor newer associates, support store operations, and help keep the Pet Care Center clean, safe, and well-stocked.

You will educate customers on pet care, promotions, and loyalty programs while handling sales, returns, and exchanges with care. Flexible availability includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.