Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team of 50,000 passionate associates creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of belonging, recognition, and diversity. Make a meaningful impact daily—whether helping choose a first fish or celebrating a pet's birthday.
Role Overview
As a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Pet Associate) in Aliso Viejo, CA, you'll engage pet parents and pets, deliver exceptional service, maintain store standards, and care for live animals. This entry-level role supports sales, cleanliness, pet health, and safety in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), handle pets in moderate noise with pet hair exposure. Reasonable accommodations available.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive pet parent experience in-person, phone, register, and online; greet and answer questions.
- Prepare online orders and ensure smooth pick-up.
- Feed, water, clean habitats for birds, reptiles, small animals, fish; administer vet-directed meds.
- Stock, face, recover products; support price changes and merchandising.
- Recommend products/services/pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
- Maintain cleanliness/safety; handle sick pets and transport to vet if needed.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Need strong communication, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), composure under pressure, and physical stamina for lifting/handling animals.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing & Development opportunities
- Paid Time off (full-time)
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join our pack!
Locations
- Aliso Viejo, California, 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
- Retail sales and merchandisingintermediate
- Inventory managementintermediate
- Team collaborationintermediate
- Multitasking 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 while promoting events
- Ensure pet safety, handle sick pets, and support various 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 Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Retail Sales Associate Part Time - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team of 50,000 passionate associates creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of belonging, recognition, and diversity. Make a meaningful impact daily—whether helping choose a first fish or celebrating a pet's birthday.
Role Overview
As a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Pet Associate) in Aliso Viejo, CA, you'll engage pet parents and pets, deliver exceptional service, maintain store standards, and care for live animals. This entry-level role supports sales, cleanliness, pet health, and safety in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), handle pets in moderate noise with pet hair exposure. Reasonable accommodations available.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive pet parent experience in-person, phone, register, and online; greet and answer questions.
- Prepare online orders and ensure smooth pick-up.
- Feed, water, clean habitats for birds, reptiles, small animals, fish; administer vet-directed meds.
- Stock, face, recover products; support price changes and merchandising.
- Recommend products/services/pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
- Maintain cleanliness/safety; handle sick pets and transport to vet if needed.
Experience & Skills
No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Need strong communication, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), composure under pressure, and physical stamina for lifting/handling animals.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing & Development opportunities
- Paid Time off (full-time)
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join our pack!
Locations
- Aliso Viejo, California, 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
- Retail sales and merchandisingintermediate
- Inventory managementintermediate
- Team collaborationintermediate
- Multitasking 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 while promoting events
- Ensure pet safety, handle sick pets, and support various 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 Part Time - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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