Retail Sales Associate

Come work at Pet Barn! - Retail Sales Associate
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

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 an inappropriate 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 evenings and weekends means

Have a work pace faster than "snail"

*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

In need of coddling

In a codependent relationship with your phone

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

Shot a man just to watch him die

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 or full time position. You must be fanatical about pets and their care. 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. 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, checking in deliveries, etc. The position will have you working evenings and weekends, mostly open to close shifts. 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. 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 submitting a cover letter and completing the requested assessments will be considered. The cover letter doesn't need to be anything crazy or complicated. We're looking for people who really love animals and who want to work here because they're passionate about pets and their care and health.

Pet Barn provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Can you lift and carry 40 pounds in repetition, without an issue?
• All scheduled shifts are open to close. Can you work 9.5 hour days?
• How many jellybeans 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