Come Work at Pet Barn! - sales associate

About us Pet Barn a natural pet food store specializing in nutrition for dogs, cats, and small mammals. Hey! Do you love animals? Specifically dogs and cats? If your answer is no, why did you click on an ad for a pet store? If your answer is yes, keep reading! Section 1: Positives Do you... ?: Love animals (•Please note, that says LOVE, not like. We're talking, would live in your car before you'd move to a place that didn't allow pets level love. Not, "I think puppies are cute," kind of love.) Have a personality that doesn't make people sad or angry Get down with diversity in all its forms Have reliable transportation or the ability to hire an Uber or Lyft Easily lift and carry 40lbs Have the ability to read to the end of a job ad Enjoy walking miles a day Temporarily enjoy arctic climates Have a life free of people who will make our employees so uncomfortable we have to ban them from the store Have the ability to think and problem solve Have initiative Have common sense Have proficient counting skills Show up for scheduled interviews Have a sense of humor Have a bubbly, friendly personality or the ability to fake it Have a face that smiles with ease Have a voice that conveys happiness Have the ability to follow basic rules and guidelines Have the ability to recognize when things look messy or dirty ....and then will do something about it Have the ability to absorb new information and apply it Know how to interact with people Understand what nights and weekends means Have a work pace faster than "snail" Think the Bad Bunny halftime show was awesome •Bonus items• Have knowledge of natural pet foods Understand the raw diet Have experience in the pet field Have a personal interest in health and nutrition Sometimes spend hours in Whole Foods just for fun Section 2: Negatives Are you.. ?: Uptight Lazy Unpleasant to be around Unreliable Constantly running late Addicted to your phone In need of coddling In a situation where someone else dictates how and when you spend your time Scared of dogs Scared of people Easily overwhelmed A person who regularly professes to "hate drama" Allergic to dogs, cats, or hay Unable to reliably function because of a current drug or alcohol problem •Bonus items• Have you ever... ?: Stolen from an employer Stolen from a business Stolen from a friend Really, stolen from anyone at all Advocated a vegetarian or vegan diet for a dog or cat Concocted an entire paranoid delusion about a coworker not liking you because they didn't smile at you once If you found the bluntness of this ad off-putting and you don't want to apply because of it, it accomplished its goal. If you found the bluntness of this ad refreshing and mildly humorous, send us your resume so we can stalk you online to make sure you're not a total weirdo. Here's the stuff you need to know: We're looking for someone over the age of 18 to fill a part time position who is fanatical about pets and their care. While a love of pets is necessary, you must be comfortable conversing with people, sometimes at length. There is a learning curve to this job, so if you do not have a vested interest in learning about natural pet food, do not apply. Because of the length of time spent in training, we do not hire seasonal help. Please do not apply if you are looking for temporary employment.

We cannot overstate this enough:

this is not your typical retail job. It's very physical while also demanding a high level of dedication to learning, and superior customer service. Your responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to: discussing the nutritional needs of customer's pets and making recommendations, ringing up sales, cleaning, organizing, stocking, etc. Please note, the ability to lift and carry 40lbs ad nauseam is a requirement. You also must be able to think and problem-solve on your feet while communicating with customers. The position will have you working evenings and weekends, open to close shifts. Go to www.petbarn.net for store hours and to read what we're all about. Pay rate is determined based on experience and relevant knowledge. Only applicants who complete the screener questions will be considered for the position. Failure to answer all questions will result in immediate disqualification. Submitting a cover letter is strongly encouraged.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): Can you lift and carry 40lbs in repetition without an issue? The scheduled shifts are open to close. Are you able to work 9.5 hours? How many hours are you looking for per week? How many jelly beans can fit in a suitcase?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

on the job pet nutrition: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person