Sales Specialist

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet care company in South Africa is seeking a part-time Sales Associate to engage with guests, assist in their selection of merchandise, and ensure the welfare and proper handling of animals. The ideal candidate has sales experience and a keen interest in pet care. This role includes shifts on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of sales experience.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a great experience by engaging with guests.
• Assist guests’ selection and recommendations.
• Demonstrate interest in the welfare of animals.
• Process register transactions.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked and displayed.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of pet nutrition

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Interest in animal care

Job description

Location: Tarpon Springs, FL (Part‑time)

Petco’s mission: Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

We are a category‑defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our partners. We operate over 1,000 pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including Vetco Total Care hospitals and preventive care clinics.

Core Values

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide a great experience by engaging with guests utilizing your acquired skills and training.
• Assist guests’ selection and recommendation of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals.
• Process register transactions and create a great experience for each guest.
• Generate future business through a deep understanding of the guests and their pets and connection to our digital platforms.
• Perform related duties in support of the Pet Care Center attaining its assigned sales goals.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
• Completes and applies training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role.
• Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Evaluate guest inquiries and, as needed, refers to the Leader on Duty.

Other Essential Duties

• Utilize selling behaviors.
• Contribute to a safe environment: maintain safety protocols.
• Be a part of a collaborative culture: support problem‑solving for pet wellness.

Engage in Your Career

• Develop skills and knowledge through developmental programs to support growth throughout your career.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of sales experience.
• High level of knowledge of pet nutrition and aptitude for sales techniques.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Keen and genuine interest in animals and their care.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Certified to maintain the appropriate Specialist level of the Petco Certification program is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior pet nutrition experience and working with and/or caring for pets.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The majority of duties are conducted indoors; merchandise receiving, carry‑outs, or stock balancing may require leaving the store briefly. Position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise and standing for long periods.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pull using material handling equipment.

Improper use of safety equipment and/or not following proper lifting techniques may pose a risk of injury to customers, pets, and personnel.

Follow all safety precautions and procedures.

Must be available for shifts on evenings, weekends and some overnight and holiday hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us.