Pet Shop Retail Associates

Overview
We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Pet shop Retail Sales Associate to join our dynamic team. As a Pet Shop Retail Sales Associate, you will play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience, driving sales, and promoting our products effectively.

Responsibilities

Absolute customer service – friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable, great with people, and a desire to get to know customers and meet their needs
Able to work in a fast paced environment while creating a welcoming atmosphere through attitude, spirit, and enthusiasm
Acknowledge every customer that walks through our door
Sales and service on the floor; building customer relationships using knowledge of products and services that are concerned with the well-being of our customer’s pets
Customer carry outs
Handle customer requests for information or product; follow-up with that customer until the transaction is complete
Participation in promotional/advertising campaigns as directed by Pet Planet management
Ensure all shelves are clean and dusted, including all stock on the shelves and hanging on pegboard
Ensure products are pulled from the stock room constantly – this is a task done many times daily. Stock room must be kept as clean and organized as any shelf in the store
Ensure all closeout procedures are followed every night. Activities include emptying garbage, sweeping and thoroughly mopping the floors, vacuuming rugs, wiping down the counters and computer equipment
Qualifications

Previous experience in pet retail an asset is preferred .
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in English; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Basic math skills for handling transactions and managing cash registers.
Ability to learn quickly about new products and technologies.
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the company.
We offer:

Great working team atmosphere
Incentives such as staff discounts and feeder programs
Opportunity to develop pet nutrition knowledge and team skills
Retail training
Competitive wage
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Store discount
Experience:

Pet Food : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person