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Petsmart
Retail Sales Associate Full Time
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A Retail Sales Associate sells merchandise or products in a retail store. Provides information about store merchandise, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales.
$35,934 / year median in Rhode Island
+6% projected growth
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Petsmart
Occupation:
Retail SalespersonsLocation:
Westerly, RI - 02891Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
06/26/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
PetSmartWeb Site:
www.petsmart.com Job #: 81362819792-66203043836 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. PetSmart does Anything for Pets - JOINOUR TEAM!
Retail Sales Associate Full Time About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. Benefits that benefit you- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing
- Development opportunities Job Summary PetSmart's Pet Associate (Retail Sales Associate) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company's vision, mission, values, and strategy.
- Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone, at the sales register and online.
- Greets pet parents and answers their questions throughout the store.
- Prepares online orders for pick-up in store and ensures a smooth, positive, pick-up experience.
- Responsible for the pet healthcare of store owned pets, which includes feeding, watering and cleaning all pet habitats (bird, reptile, small animal, cricket, and fish aquariums).
- Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
- Supports the store with weekly price changes and monthly promotional pricing.
- Stages and sorts new product to match sales floor planners.
- Faces, fills, and recovers products to meet sales floor standards.
- Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise, services and live pets.
- Administers store owned pet medications as directed by veterinarian
- Promotes special events such as adoption weekends, Treats enrollment, charity events, etc.
- Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
- Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
- Assists and works in various areas throughout the store (including services) as required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
- Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure. Essential physical demands and work environment
- Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair.
- In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), part-time associates who average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a designated measurement period may be eligible for medical benefits.