Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our passionate team! Join our Springfield, MO store as a Retail Sales Associate and create meaningful moments for pets and their families. With 50,000 associates united by a love for animals, we empower you with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture of belonging. Make a difference every day while building your career in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a full-time Pet Associate (Retail Sales Associate), you'll engage pet parents, care for store pets, and maintain a clean, safe environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sales, pet health, and customer service in a dynamic retail setting. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional pet parent experiences in-person, phone, register, and online order pickups.
- Provide direct care for store pets: feeding, watering, cleaning habitats (birds, reptiles, fish, small animals), and administering vet-directed medications.
- Drive sales by recommending merchandise, services, and live pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
- Stock shelves, face products, execute price changes, and uphold store cleanliness and safety standards.
- Respond to sick/injured pets, transport to vet if needed, and assist across store areas including services.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required – pet passion is key! We seek strong communicators who thrive under pressure, handle physical demands (lifting 50+ lbs, standing, climbing), and embrace our values. Ideal candidates love animals, excel in teamwork, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and pet exposure.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Plus, development programs to help you grow within PetSmart's supportive pack.
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join us in Springfield, MO!
Locations
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
Salary
28,000 - 34,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Pet care and handlingintermediate
- Sales and merchandisingintermediate
- Inventory managementintermediate
- Team collaborationintermediate
- Time management under pressureintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle live animals (experience)
- Passion for pets and customer experience (experience)
Responsibilities
- Engage pet parents in-store, phone, register, and online for positive experiences
- Care for store pets including feeding, cleaning habitats, and administering medications
- Maintain store cleanliness, stock products, and execute price changes
- Recommend merchandise, services, and live pets to drive sales
- Promote events, ensure pet safety, and assist across store areas as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing & Development opportunities
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Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our passionate team! Join our Springfield, MO store as a Retail Sales Associate and create meaningful moments for pets and their families. With 50,000 associates united by a love for animals, we empower you with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture of belonging. Make a difference every day while building your career in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a full-time Pet Associate (Retail Sales Associate), you'll engage pet parents, care for store pets, and maintain a clean, safe environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sales, pet health, and customer service in a dynamic retail setting. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional pet parent experiences in-person, phone, register, and online order pickups.
- Provide direct care for store pets: feeding, watering, cleaning habitats (birds, reptiles, fish, small animals), and administering vet-directed medications.
- Drive sales by recommending merchandise, services, and live pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
- Stock shelves, face products, execute price changes, and uphold store cleanliness and safety standards.
- Respond to sick/injured pets, transport to vet if needed, and assist across store areas including services.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required – pet passion is key! We seek strong communicators who thrive under pressure, handle physical demands (lifting 50+ lbs, standing, climbing), and embrace our values. Ideal candidates love animals, excel in teamwork, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and pet exposure.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Plus, development programs to help you grow within PetSmart's supportive pack.
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join us in Springfield, MO!
Locations
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
Salary
28,000 - 34,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Pet care and handlingintermediate
- Sales and merchandisingintermediate
- Inventory managementintermediate
- Team collaborationintermediate
- Time management under pressureintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle live animals (experience)
- Passion for pets and customer experience (experience)
Responsibilities
- Engage pet parents in-store, phone, register, and online for positive experiences
- Care for store pets including feeding, cleaning habitats, and administering medications
- Maintain store cleanliness, stock products, and execute price changes
- Recommend merchandise, services, and live pets to drive sales
- Promote events, ensure pet safety, and assist across store areas as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing & Development opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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