Bensons Pet Center

Pet Services51-200 employeesWebsite

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Open Roles

Bensons Pet Center, a company in the Pet Services industry, is currently hiring. With a team of 51-200 employees, Bensons Pet Center is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. Bensons Pet Center currently has three open positions: * **Customer Service Sales Associate - Colonie:** This on-site role involves engaging with customers, providing product recommendations, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. Key responsibilities include assisting customers, handling transactions, maintaining the sales floor, and staying informed about products. The starting salary is $17/hr, with the opportunity to earn an additional $2.00 per hour for punctuality and perfect attendance, plus a perfect attendance bonus. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, previous retail or customer service experience (preferred), strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, basic math skills, a passion for pets, and availability to work a varied schedule. To apply, visit www.bensonspet.com and click the Careers link. * **Keyholder / Supervisor - Rotterdam:** This on-site position seeks motivated individuals with supervisory experience. Key responsibilities include supervising team members, providing excellent customer service, maintaining store presentation, supporting marketing efforts, and managing daily operations. The salary range is $19 - $21 per hour. After 30 days, you have the opportunity to earn an additional $2.00 per hour for punctuality and perfect attendance. Plus, a perfect attendance bonus. Qualifications include a minimum of two years of customer service experience and at least one year of retail supervisory experience, along with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. * **Part-Time Events for Dog Lovers:** This is an on-site position. This role is for a Brand Ambassador who loves dogs and enjoys community events. They will be employed by St. Rocco's Treats to work events throughout the region. Responsibilities include engaging with pet owners, sharing free samples, completing paid transactions, and representing Saint Rocco's Treats. Pay is $16.50 per hour + commission if sales targets are met. You will need your own vehicle to transport event gear. The roles at Bensons Pet Center utilize a variety of skills, including Customer Service, Sales, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Cash Handling, Product Knowledge, Inventory Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Punctuality, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, and the ability to work in a Fast-Paced Environment. Additional skills include Pet Knowledge, Supervisory Experience, Leadership Skills, Animal Care, Store Presentation, Merchandising, Marketing Support, Promotional Efforts, and Decision-Making. The Customer Service Sales Associate and Keyholder / Supervisor positions are on-site roles. The Part-Time Events for Dog Lovers position is also on-site. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Bensons Pet Center: 1. **What is the starting salary for the Customer Service Sales Associate position?** The starting salary is $17/hr. 2. **What is the potential for additional earnings for the Customer Service Sales Associate and Keyholder / Supervisor positions?** Both positions offer an additional $2.00 per hour for punctuality and perfect attendance, plus a perfect attendance bonus after 30 days. 3. **What are the key responsibilities of the Keyholder / Supervisor role?** Key responsibilities include supervising team members, assisting customers, maintaining store presentation, supporting marketing efforts, and managing daily operations. 4. **What are the qualifications for the Keyholder / Supervisor position?** Qualifications include a minimum of two years of customer service experience and at least one year of retail supervisory experience, along with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 5. **What are the responsibilities for the Part-Time Events for Dog Lovers position?** Responsibilities include engaging with pet owners, sharing free samples, completing paid transactions, and representing Saint Rocco's Treats. 6. **Where can I find more information about applying for a position?** Visit www.bensonspet.com and click the Careers link to apply.