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Retail Pet Store Associate

Pet Supplies Plus

Beltsville, MDFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Beltsville, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Pet Supplies Plus is hiring a Retail Pet Store Associate. Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Retail Pet Store Associate to provide excellent customer service and pet care. This role involves assisting pet parents with food and product selections, operating the POS system, managing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for animals.

Key focus areas include Greet neighbors with a friendly, passionate attitude, Help new puppy parents pick the right food, and Make thoughtful product recommendations based on pet needs.

Important skills include Customer Service, Communication Skills, Pet Nutrition Knowledge, Product Knowledge, Pet Care, and Confidence Talking With Customers. Preferred (not required): POS System Operation, Inventory Management, and Walk-In Nail Trims.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsPet Nutrition KnowledgeProduct KnowledgePet CarePOS System OperationInventory ManagementWalk-in Nail TrimsConfidence Talking With CustomersMaking RecommendationsInterest in AnimalsOrganizedHandle Multiple Tasks

Qualifications

Comfortable Working in Fast-Paced Retail EnvironmentReliableTeam-Oriented MindsetAbility to Lift, Stock, and Stay on Feet for Extended PeriodsAvailability for Evenings, Weekends, and HolidaysExperience in RetailExperience in Customer ServiceExperience in Pet Care

Full job description

Benefits:

  • Promote from within culture

  • Employee discounts

  • Flexible schedule

  • Opportunity for advancement

Retail Pet Store Associate -Customer Service and Pet Care (Team Member)

Flexible Scheduling | Growth Opportunities At Pet Supplies Plus , pets aren’t just pets—they’re family. And helping pet parents take great care of them? That’s kind of our thing. If you’re the type of person who notices when a dog needs a better food option—or just enjoys helping your neighbors and their pets—you might fit right in here!

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Employee discounts (your pets are about to get spoiled)

  • Pay increases and pet care training programs

  • Promotion-from-within culture Safety & Support

  • Safety-first environment for pets and team members

  • Team-based environment where everyone supports each other

  • Ongoing training to build product knowledge and pet care confidence What You’ll Do

  • Greet neighbors with a friendly, pawsitively passionate attitude

  • Help a new puppy parent pick the right food—or help a regular find exactly what they always forget the name of

  • Make thoughtful product recommendations based on each pet’s needs

  • Operate the POS system, process transactions, and handle returns

  • Promote store specials, loyalty programs, and current offers

  • Stock shelves, manage inventory, and keep displays organized

  • Lift and stock bags of pet food and supplies (yes, some of them are heavy)

  • Assist pet parents with self-wash stations and explain the process

  • Restock bathing supplies and keep the store clean and welcoming

  • Provide occasional services like walk-in nail trims (training provided) What You Bring

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment , especially on weekends

  • Willingness to learn about pet nutrition, products, and care

  • Reliable, team-oriented mindset

  • Ability to lift, stock, and stay on your feet for extended periods

  • Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience in retail, customer service, or pet care

  • Confidence talking with customers and making recommendations

  • A genuine interest in animals (bonus if you already have strong opinions about dog food)

  • Ability to stay organized and handle multiple tasks at once Grow With Us This role is an opportunity to build real knowledge in pet care, develop customer service skills, and grow into leadership or specialized roles within the store. If you enjoy helping people, working with pets, and being part of a friendly, neighborhood-focused team , we’d love to meet you!

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