Team Leader Trainee & Pet Store Key-Holder

Now Hiring & Training : Pet-Passionate Team Leader Trainee FREE Pet Food ⚫ FREE Treats ⚫ FREE Cat Litter ⚫ FREE Pet Wash ⚫ FREE Spotify Premium ⚫ 30% Employee Discount ⚫ 401(k) Matching ⚫ Paid Sick Time QUICK-READ : Do you know you have what it takes to be a Team Leader, but so far no one's given you the opportunity or the training?  If you're a smart, pet-passionate person who would like the chance for a little more responsibility, apply for this job!  We have a great training program, and you'll get your full pay even during training.  To qualify, you need to love pets, have fully open availability, and believe that with the right training you would enjoy helping run a pet store!    Openings available in our Mill Valley, Greenbrae and Novato stores.   Interviews and Basic Training take place in our Novato store.  After training, most of your shifts will be in your Home Store, but you'll also get to work in our other locations. [ location info ]   About the Company Woodlands Pet Food & Treats is a relatively new store focused on healthy food and top-quality accessories & supplies for pets. Everything we do centers around helping our customers maintain the health of their pets, and enrich their lives. We take pride in making sure each customer receives an exceptional customer experience every time they visit. We offer a fun and challenging work environment with the potential for additional growth, and we offer a comprehensive training program to make sure you hit the ground running. We're looking for four very special people to join our family. If you're a naturally friendly person who loves pets, please keep reading!   Required : (do not respond if you can't answer yes to all) Do you have a contagious enthusiasm for pets & people? Are you willing & able to work weekday mornings , evenings , and weekends ? Are you willing & able to start work at 9 : 15 AM and / or end at 8 : 30 PM? Can you regularly lift & carry 50 lbs without concern? Do you love to learn about animals and pet care? We have stores in Mill Valley, Greenbrae, San Rafael, and Novato. Do you have the means to get to each of these locations? Extra Credit : Retail or business experience related to pets Familiarity with holistic & healthy pet foods Strong interest in the diet of pets, and all aspects of pet care Volunteered and / or supported non-profit animal rescue organizations Basic Duties : (for everyone) Greeting customers & pets Providing thoughtful customer service & advice Opening / Closing tasks Cleaning the pet wash Receiving deliveries, stocking shelves Carrying customer purchases out to the car Keeping the store neat, clean, and orderly Key-Holder / Manager Duties : All of the above, plus Open and Close the stores, as scheduled Provide clear, helpful direction to other team members Occasionally handle sticky customer situations Execute opening and closing procedures Make daily bank deposits Responsible for prompt stocking on delivery days Ongoing quest for pet-related knowledge for you and your team Compensation : Competitive base rate, based on experience Paid Sick Time 401(k) - we match your contributions Generous employee discounts Free Pet Food, Free Treats, Free Cat Litter, Free pet wash, Free Spotify Premium Plus, you get to meet & pet our customers' dogs all day!!! This position is full time, which means you will be scheduled for 5 shifts per week, 35 to 40 hours per week.  As a retail store, everyone is expected to be able to work during the day, evenings, and weekends. We have four locations, and you will be scheduled to work in all four stores. Some time after your initial training, you will be assigned a "home store." We provide a fun and friendly atmosphere, competitive pay and a great opportunity for people interested in a healthy, holistic approach to animal care. This is a fun, hard-working environment, where you can definitely make a difference in the lives of our customers (and their owners). We will train you so you can proudly help our customers make excellent choices about their pet food and other supplies. If you already know this is the job for you, you're probably right! Please complete our application - we're looking forward to meeting you! Powered by JazzHR