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Retail Sales Associate Part Time

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

AI generated summary

  • You must provide excellent customer service, ensure pet safety, assist with merchandising, and be open to growth opportunities within the company, including new store openings and transfer options.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, ensure the welfare of pets, assist with merchandising, and manage inventory to create a welcoming environment for pet parents and their animals.

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.
  • - Gain experience in a different business unit—from the store to the salon or the Pets Hotel
  • - Develop your leadership skills as a Department or Assistant Manager role
  • - Tackle the challenge of a new store opening
  • - Transfer to any one of our 1600 stores nationwide

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 role of a Retail Sales Associate at PetSmart involves helping pet parents find solutions for their pets, providing customer service, ensuring the care of live animals, and assisting with merchandising and inventory management.

Are there opportunities for career advancement at PetSmart?

Yes, PetSmart offers various opportunities for career advancement, including developing leadership skills, transitioning to management roles, tackling new store openings, and transferring to other locations nationwide.

What kind of training will I receive?

As a PetSmart Sales Associate, you will receive training in customer service, pet care, merchandising, and inventory management, as well as ongoing education about pet products and services.

What shifts are available for this part-time position?

PetSmart offers multiple shifts throughout early mornings, days, and evenings for part-time associates, providing flexibility for scheduling.

Is previous retail experience required for this job?

Previous retail experience is not explicitly required, but a passion for pets and a willingness to learn and engage with customers are essential.

Do I need to have a specific knowledge of pets to apply?

While specific knowledge of pets is helpful, it is not required to apply. PetSmart provides training and resources to help associates become knowledgeable about pet care and products.

What are some rewards of working at PetSmart?

Working at PetSmart provides rewarding experiences such as helping families find their first pets, ensuring pets receive the best care, and being a part of joyful moments in customers' and pets’ lives.

Is being a part of a team important at PetSmart?

Yes, teamwork is a vital part of the culture at PetSmart, as associates work together to create a welcoming and efficient environment for both pets and their owners.

How can I apply for the Retail Sales Associate position?

Interested candidates can apply directly through the PetSmart careers website or by visiting a local PetSmart store to inquire about available positions.

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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.