Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Retail Sales Associate, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while growing your career in a supportive environment. With 50,000 associates united by love for pets, we celebrate diversity and offer tools for success.
Role Overview
Our full-time Pet Associates drive positive pet parent experiences, maintain store standards, and provide direct pet care. Based in Vienna, Virginia, this entry-level role suits animal lovers ready for dynamic retail with growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding service in-person, phone, register, and online; greet customers and prepare pick-up orders.
- Manage pet health: feed, water, clean habitats for birds, reptiles, fish, and small animals; administer vet-directed meds.
- Keep store spotless, handle merchandising, price changes, and product recovery.
- Sell products, services, and pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
- Ensure safety for associates, pets, and customers; respond to pet emergencies.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Need strong communication, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), composure under pressure, and physical stamina (lift 50lbs, climb ladders, handle animals in noisy/wet environments). Depth perception and team lifting for heavier items.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health/wellness coverage, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition aid, and career development. Make an impact daily—apply now!
Locations
- Vienna, Virginia, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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, and 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 exceptional 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 while promoting events
- Ensure pet safety, handle sick pets, and support all 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 and 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
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Retail Sales Associate, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while growing your career in a supportive environment. With 50,000 associates united by love for pets, we celebrate diversity and offer tools for success.
Role Overview
Our full-time Pet Associates drive positive pet parent experiences, maintain store standards, and provide direct pet care. Based in Vienna, Virginia, this entry-level role suits animal lovers ready for dynamic retail with growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding service in-person, phone, register, and online; greet customers and prepare pick-up orders.
- Manage pet health: feed, water, clean habitats for birds, reptiles, fish, and small animals; administer vet-directed meds.
- Keep store spotless, handle merchandising, price changes, and product recovery.
- Sell products, services, and pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
- Ensure safety for associates, pets, and customers; respond to pet emergencies.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Need strong communication, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), composure under pressure, and physical stamina (lift 50lbs, climb ladders, handle animals in noisy/wet environments). Depth perception and team lifting for heavier items.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health/wellness coverage, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition aid, and career development. Make an impact daily—apply now!
Locations
- Vienna, Virginia, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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, and 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 exceptional 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 while promoting events
- Ensure pet safety, handle sick pets, and support all 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 and development opportunities
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Retail Sales Associate Full Time - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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