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Petco · 3 hours ago

Sales Specialist

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Sales Specialist role involves providing exceptional customer service, assisting guests with their merchandise selections, and contributing to the overall sales goals of the Pet Care Center.

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Responsibilities

Provide a great experience by engaging with guests utilizing your acquired skills and training
Assist guests’ selection and recommendation of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs
Demonstrate a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals
Process register transactions and create a great experience for each guest
Generate future business through a deep understand of the guests and their pet/s and connection to our digital platforms
Perform related duties in support of the Pet Care Center attaining its assigned sales goals
Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests
Completes and applies training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role
Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures
Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned
Evaluate guest inquiries and as needed refers to the Leader on Duty
UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You’re the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future
CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. You’ll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority
BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets
ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER: As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career

Qualification

Sales experiencePet nutrition knowledgeInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationCustomer serviceProfessional appearanceGenuine interest in animalsSafety protocolsTeamworkProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Minimum of one year of sales experience is required for this position
Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of pet nutrition and an aptitude for sales techniques
Applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the store
Completing and maintaining of the appropriate specialist level of the Petco Certification program is required in this role
Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs utilizing material handling equipment
Must be available for shifts on evenings, weekends and some overnights and holidays

Preferred

Prior pet nutrition experience and working with and/or caring for pets recommended

Benefits

Health and financial benefits
401K
Incentives
PTO

Company

Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!

H1B Sponsorship

Petco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (27)
2024 (19)
2023 (31)
2022 (27)
2021 (20)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ron Coughlin
Chief Executive Officer
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Larry Rutkowski
Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
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