Part - time Retail Sells Associate , Boston

Posted July 16, 2025
Boston, MA Part Time $24 - $32 per hour

This is your chance to become a Retail at PetSmart, a leading organization in Boston. Retail Sells Associate!

We're looking for a skilled individual for this Part-time opportunity in Boston, MA.

Fresh opportunity at PetSmart in Boston - this role was posted recently!

This is primarily a Part-time position.

Join us in the thriving Retail industry.

This position requires a strong skillset in relevant areas and a proactive approach.

An attractive compensation package of $24-$32/Hour is on offer (approximately $29.7k/Year).


About Life at PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Benefits that benefit you

  • Paid weekly
  • Associate discounts and perks
  • Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • Tuition assistance
  • Career pathing
  • Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

PetSmart’s Pet Associate (Retail Sales Associate) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility of store cleanliness and maintenance, and pet safety standards as well as the direct care of pets within our store.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:

  • Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone, at the sales register and online.
  • Greets pet parents and answers their questions throughout the store.
  • Prepares online orders for pick-up in store and ensures a smooth, positive, pick-up experience.
  • Responsible for the pet healthcare of store owned pets, which includes feeding, watering and cleaning all pet habitats (bird, reptile, small animal, cricket, and fish aquariums).
  • Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
  • Supports the store with weekly price changes and monthly promotional pricing.
  • Stages and sorts new product to match sales floor planners.
  • Faces, fills, and recovers products to meet sales floor standards.
  • Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise, services and live pets.
  • Administers store owned pet medications as directed by veterinarian
  • Promotes special events such as adoption weekends, Treats enrollment, charity events, etc.
  • Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
  • Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
  • Assists and works in various areas throughout the store (including services) as required. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
  • Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on an hourly basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits, as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/

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