Now Hiring - Max’s Pet Market & Salon - Retail Sales Associate / Doggy Daycare in Fort Myers, FL

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Job Overview: We are seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Pet Retail / Doggy Daycare Associate to join our team. As a key member of our customer-facing team, you will play a vital role in ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers and our furry friends. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment as well as dog behavioral skills. Duties - Provide exceptional customer service by answering dog and cat related nutritional questions, addressing concerns, booking grooming appointments with rotating into our doggy daycare and pet hotel areas. - Maintain a clean and organized retail store environment, including the doggy daycare and pet hotel area, to ensure a welcoming atmosphere for our customers. - Assist customers with pet care products, including food, toys, and accessories. - Handle animals safely and humanely, including dogs and other pets that may visit the store. - Provide guided tours of the doggy daycare and pet hotel areas. - Assist with animal restraint and handling as needed. - Participate in visual merchandising and store displays to ensure a visually appealing store environment. - Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently. Requirements - Previous experience in Pet Retail Sales or a doggy daycare environment. - Experience with animal care and handling, including dog handling. - Knowledge of animal restraint and handling techniques. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. - Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear and concise product information. Skills - Preferred dog and cat food nutritional knowledge. - Preferred experience working in a Pet Retail environment. - Must currently be a pet parent. - Exceptional customer service and sales experience - Dog handling knowledge - Experience working in a kennel environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $14.00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule Shift: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Morning shift Work Location: In person