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Retail Sales Associate Part Time

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Marriott International

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Okotoks

AI generated summary

  • You must excel in customer service, ensure pet care and safety, and assist with merchandising, stocking, and inventory to help pet parents find what they need.
  • You will provide customer service, ensure pet care, and assist with merchandising and inventory to create a welcoming environment for pet parents and their pets.

Requirements

  • - Customer Service: You’ll be an essential part of creating sincere connections with pet parents. You’ll welcome them (and their pets!) to the store, facilitate an easy check out process as a cashier and ensure that they found everything they needed.
  • - Pet Care: You’ll ensure the safety of all living pets our stores—including fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals. You’ll be their family until they get a family of their own; you’ll help to keep them healthy, clean, and well fed! You’ll also engage with pet parents to provide them with the best solutions specifically for their pets.
  • - Merchandising & Inventory: You’ll play an integral role in helping our pet parents find exactly what they need, right when they need it. You’ll execute on merchandising, stocking, and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Customer Service: You’ll be an essential part of creating sincere connections with pet parents. You’ll welcome them (and their pets!) to the store, facilitate an easy check out process as a cashier and ensure that they found everything they needed.
  • Pet Care: You’ll ensure the safety of all living pets in our stores—including fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals. You’ll be their family until they get a family of their own; you’ll help to keep them healthy, clean, and well fed! You’ll also engage with pet parents to provide them with the best solutions specifically for their pets.
  • Merchandising & Inventory: You’ll play an integral role in helping our pet parents find exactly what they need, right when they need it. You’ll execute on merchandising, stocking, and pricing strategies.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Retail Sales Associate at PetSmart?

The main responsibility of a Retail Sales Associate at PetSmart is to help pet parents find the best solutions for their pets while creating sincere connections and ensuring an excellent customer service experience.

What are the work hours for this position?

As a Retail Sales Associate, you may work multiple shifts throughout the early morning, day, and evening hours, as our stores require all hands on deck to operate efficiently.

Is this position cross-training in other areas?

Yes, as a Retail Sales Associate, you may be cross-trained in customer service, pet care, and merchandising & inventory to ensure you can assist in various aspects of store operations.

Are there opportunities for growth within PetSmart?

Yes, there are numerous opportunities for career development at PetSmart, including advancement to leadership roles such as Department or Assistant Manager, as well as the chance to transfer to any of our 1600 stores nationwide.

What is the work environment like at PetSmart?

The work environment at PetSmart is community-focused, where associates work together for the love of pets, helping both the pets and their families during their shopping experience.

Do sales associates interact with live pets?

Yes, as a Retail Sales Associate, one of your responsibilities will be to ensure the safety, health, and care of all living pets in the store, including fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals.

Is PetSmart an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What should I expect in terms of training and support?

At PetSmart, you will receive training and support to become knowledgeable about pet care and customer service, helping you grow in your role and become a trusted partner to pet parents.

Can I transfer to a different location if I work at PetSmart?

Yes, employees have the opportunity to transfer to any of our 1600 stores across the nation, allowing for flexibility and career growth.

What is the best part of working at PetSmart?

The best part of working at PetSmart is the joy and fulfillment that comes from helping pets and pet parents, such as assisting with adoptions, providing solutions for pet care, and celebrating special moments like pet birthdays and graduations.

Marriott International

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1927
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks & Benefits

    We encourage you to explore the world around you, so we offer generous hotel and food discounts at thousands of our global properties. What a way to travel! We look after our associates, which is why we also have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Recognition & Rewards

    Marriott recognizes success and commitment. We honor and encourage leadership and exceptional service. We also give bonuses for successful referrals and we reward long service. We believe hard work should be acknowledged.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Marriott believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.