Pet Care Specialist Fredericton

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 Fredericton is currently seeking full-time Pet Care Specialists.
These positions could be based out of one or more of our area locations.
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 both 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
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!
Extended medical and health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision
Basic life insurance and disability
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 5% employer matching
2 weeks of vacation allocated (pro-rated) & 8 paid public holidays in NB
5 paid personal leave/sick days per year
Bonus programs that include team sales goals
We thank you for your interest in Global Pet Foods!
Only those selected to move on in the process will be contacted.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No