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Retail Sales Associate Part Time

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

AI generated summary

  • You must provide excellent customer service, ensure pet safety, and assist with merchandising, stocking, and pricing to help pet parents find what they need.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, ensure pet care and safety, assist with merchandising, stocking, and pricing to help pet parents find what they need.

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 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 role of a Retail Sales Associate at PetSmart?

The Retail Sales Associate at PetSmart is responsible for helping pet parents find the best solutions for their pets, providing customer service, ensuring the safety and care of living pets in the store, and assisting with merchandising and inventory.

What shifts are available for this position?

The position offers multiple shifts throughout the early morning, day, and evening hours.

Is prior experience in retail required for this job?

Prior experience in retail is not explicitly required, but a passion for pets and customer service is essential.

What opportunities for advancement does PetSmart offer?

PetSmart provides various opportunities for career advancement, including leadership roles such as Department or Assistant Manager, the chance to work in different business units, and the ability to transfer to any of the 1600 stores nationwide.

What type of training will I receive as a Retail Sales Associate?

You will receive training in customer service, pet care, and merchandising and inventory to help you become a trusted partner for pet parents.

Do I need to have knowledge of pets before applying?

While some knowledge of pets is beneficial, it is not a requirement. A passion for pets and a willingness to learn are valued.

What is the company culture like at PetSmart?

The company culture at PetSmart is focused on community and collaboration among associates who share a love for pets and dedication to helping pet parents.

Are there any employee benefits offered?

While specific benefits are not outlined in the job description, PetSmart typically offers various employee benefits, including discounts on pet products and care, health insurance, and other perks.

Can I participate in new store openings?

Yes, associates may have opportunities to tackle the challenge of new store openings as part of their career development.

Is this position part-time or full-time?

This job is a part-time position.

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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.