Store Associate

As a Store Associate at Kirkwood Pets, you will:

• Provide a joyful, educational, and fun experience for all who visit our stores.
• Thrive in a retail environment, engaging dog and cat owners in conversation, connecting with them on a personal level, and helping them find solutions to meet their pets' needs.
• Contribute to sales growth by offering comprehensive, holistic solutions that promote the long-term health and happiness of dogs and cats.
• Accurately and efficiently handle transactions at the point of sale, including opening and closing registers.
• Make decisions based on good judgment and Kirkwood Pets' mission and values.
• Embrace a continuous learning mindset, seeking knowledge about dogs, cats, and small animals.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team that celebrates differences and works together in a fun environment.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and appeal of the store and grooming area.
• Help your team learn and grow through feedback and open communication.
• Be comfortable with retail scheduling, which includes a variety of shifts.
• Work in multiple locations, in addition to your home store, ideally up to three.

Required Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Competent in basic math and comfortable using computers, calculators, and 10-keys.
• Passion for continuous learning about dogs, cats, and small animals.
• Instinctively gracious, genuinely enjoys making others feel welcome.
• Demonstrates good judgment, making ethical decisions aligned with long-term goals.
• Flexible in adapting to a work schedule that reflects the needs of customers, coworkers, and Kirkwood Pets.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.24 - $21.97 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person