Job Description

Are you a passionate pet person with a desire to help fellow pet owners provide the best nutrition possible for their pets? Would you enjoy seeing the difference your knowledge and advice can make in the overall health of household pets?



Can you live Our Core Values?



Care- We are compassionate and love helping pets & pet lovers



Team 1st- We are inclusive & supportive to one another



Curiosity- We continuously learn, problem solve & provide solutions



Engaged- We are proud of what we do



Achievement- We work hard & get things done



Fun- We all contribute to a fun, positive & safe environment



Global Pet Foods in The Saint John Area are currently seeking Part-time Pet Care Specialists. We are looking for someone who is has availability to work at Rothesay location.



General responsibilities of a Pet Care Specialist include, but are not limited to:



Providing excellent customer service Meet and exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets Inventory maintenance and merchandising Store cleanliness Undergoing frequent product training Representing Global Pet Foods at local trade shows and events Assist with job shadowing for new employees Practice Health & Safety policies and procedures Other duties as assigned




Job requirements:



High school diploma or equivalent Willingness to work days, weekends and evenings at all 3 locations Highly comfortable and accessible to electronic medias (training, Facebook, email, blogs etc.) Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly and stand for long periods of time a must Reliable transportation Sales, retail or customer service experience Cash management experience Passion for animals Strong communication, problem solving & numeracy skills. Attention to detail Willingness to learn Committed, reliable, flexible, self-motivated Energetic, positive attitude, open to change Polite, respectful, trustworthy. Read and write in English (french an asset) An education in basic animal and/or human nutrition and experience working or volunteering in a zoo or shelter would be considered assets. Owning a pet or pets is a definite asset.




Benefits:



Competitive wages Fair Scheduling Great product discounts for your pets and free products too! Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 5% employer matching 2 weeks of vacation allocated (pro-rated) 3 paid personal leave/sick days per year Bonus programs that include team sales goals




We thank you for your interest in Global Pet Foods!