Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
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Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart puts pets first, and that starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer in Mokena, IL, you'll create joyful experiences for pets and their families while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a company that values your contributions.
Role Overview
The Salon Experience Lead (Groomer & Salon Trainer) delivers top-tier grooming services, trains new associates, and ensures exceptional pet parent satisfaction. This full-time role combines hands-on grooming with leadership to build high-performing salon teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Onboard, mentor, and certify bathers/stylists; provide feedback for reviews/promotions.
- Drive salon excellence: Perform full grooming services, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure pet safety.
- Enhance customer experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, and promote sales.
- Operational leadership: Delegate tasks, report issues, and collaborate with store leaders on trends.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming experience (technical exam possible), full availability, tool proficiency, communication skills, and composure under pressure. No direct reports, but guide associate growth.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage
- 401k match and PTO for full-time
- Discounts, tuition aid, and career development
Locations
- Mokena, Illinois, United States
Salary
42,000 - 55,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet Groomingintermediate
- Team Training & Mentoringintermediate
- Customer Serviceintermediate
- Sales Promotionintermediate
- Salon Operationsintermediate
- Pet Safety & Careintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Computer proficiency (experience)
- Strong communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train and develop bathers/stylists through certification
- Perform full grooming services including bath/brush/nails
- Lead pet parent experience and drive rebookings/sales
- Maintain salon cleanliness/sanitation and pet welfare
- Delegate tasks, coach associates, and handle complaints
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time
- general: Associate Discounts & Tuition Assistance
- general: Career Pathing & Development
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Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart puts pets first, and that starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer in Mokena, IL, you'll create joyful experiences for pets and their families while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a company that values your contributions.
Role Overview
The Salon Experience Lead (Groomer & Salon Trainer) delivers top-tier grooming services, trains new associates, and ensures exceptional pet parent satisfaction. This full-time role combines hands-on grooming with leadership to build high-performing salon teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Onboard, mentor, and certify bathers/stylists; provide feedback for reviews/promotions.
- Drive salon excellence: Perform full grooming services, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure pet safety.
- Enhance customer experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, and promote sales.
- Operational leadership: Delegate tasks, report issues, and collaborate with store leaders on trends.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming experience (technical exam possible), full availability, tool proficiency, communication skills, and composure under pressure. No direct reports, but guide associate growth.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage
- 401k match and PTO for full-time
- Discounts, tuition aid, and career development
Locations
- Mokena, Illinois, United States
Salary
42,000 - 55,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet Groomingintermediate
- Team Training & Mentoringintermediate
- Customer Serviceintermediate
- Sales Promotionintermediate
- Salon Operationsintermediate
- Pet Safety & Careintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Computer proficiency (experience)
- Strong communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train and develop bathers/stylists through certification
- Perform full grooming services including bath/brush/nails
- Lead pet parent experience and drive rebookings/sales
- Maintain salon cleanliness/sanitation and pet welfare
- Delegate tasks, coach associates, and handle complaints
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time
- general: Associate Discounts & Tuition Assistance
- general: Career Pathing & Development
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