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Category Specialist: Pet Nutrition, Health & Supplies

Job Location: Sedro Woolley, WA

Job Category: Retail

Job Schedule: Full-time

The Country Store is the retail division of Skagit Farmers Supply, a diversified local agricultural supply cooperative. The company was founded in Burlington, WA in 1934. We have grown and developed into our business divisions: agronomy, retail, energy, and wholesale distribution & milling. Our mission is to serve the community to preserve and enhance the viability of the agriculture economy.

Our Country Stores provide quality goods and services for all “Farm-Pet-Home” needs! We operate multiple locations in Washington state and Stevensville, MT.

As a Pet Category Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming and knowledgeable shopping experience for our customers. From offering expert advice on pet products to maintaining well-stocked and organized displays, this position is perfect for someone who’s passionate about animals and enjoys helping others.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, understanding their needs, and offering product recommendations.
  • Demonstrate and explain merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for customers’ needs.
  • Answer customers questions about merchandise and assist customers with purchase decisions.
  • Utilize customer-focused selling skills, add-on selling, closing skills, and other sales generating skills.
  • Complete sales transactions and process returns accurately using the point-of-sale system.
  • Monitor all merchandise for correct location assignments, accurate and clean bin labels, expired products, and stock rotation.
  • Assist with loading/unloading products for customers.
  • Restock shelves and warehouse inventory; assemble displays and merchandise as needed.
  • Meet with store manager monthly to discuss department goals and expectations.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships.
  • Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Product knowledge in pet food, health and other related supplies.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods; bend, stoop and kneel frequently.
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 60 pounds.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Demonstrate basic computer skills, including navigating websites and receiving/sending emails.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a retail setting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Epicor or similar retail point of sale software.
  • Experience using radio frequency (RF) scanning technology and equipment.
  • Product knowledge in one or more of the following areas: feed, seed, pet food & supplies, hardware, fencing, animal health, tack, clothing & footwear, lawn & garden or wild bird supplies.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position (schedule may vary). Sunday through Saturday. Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

$17.50 – $21.00/hour. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance*
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation**
  • Sick Pay
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Match
  • Employee Discounts
  • Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Profit Sharing

*100% employer-paid for employee coverage. **Two to six weeks annually, depending on length of full-time service.

To Apply

Visit our careers page at https://www.countrystore.net to submit an online application or visit us us at 915 Moore St. Sedro Woolley, WA 98284. We look forward to hearing from you!

Internal applicants may submit a letter of consideration to Human Resources in lieu of an application for employment.

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