Petco
Sales Specialist
1334 - SF Potrero, CA, USA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$17k-$25kDetected 35 days ago
Customer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Want to help pets live their best lives?
- We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pets, pet parents, and partners.
- 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.
- Support merchandising and inventory activities, including restocking, recovery, and presentation.
- Support store leadership with operational tasks and special projects.
- Deliver consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate service.
- Support store sales goals through effective selling and service behaviors.
- Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and visual standards.
- Leadership Support
Requirements
- 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment.
- Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
- Experience & Skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and professionalism in handling customer concerns.
- Basic math skills and experience handling cash and transactions.
- 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.
- Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
- Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice to have
- Passion for animals and knowledge of pet care preferred.
Compensation
- Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above.
Benefits
- For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
- Promote the health, safety, and proper care of all animals in accordance with Petco policies and standards.
Company info
- Share accurate pet care, nutrition, and product knowledge to help customers make informed decisions.
- Greet customers and deliver friendly, solution-focused service that builds trust and loyalty.
- Assist customers in selecting products and services that best meet their pets' needs.
- Educate customers on promotions, services, and loyalty programs.
- Customers feel welcomed, supported, and confident in their purchases.
This listing is sourced directly from Petco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.