Sr. Aquatics Sales Specialist

At Petco, we believe it is our duty to nurture the complete health and well-being of animals. We’re here to help pet parents navigate the ups and downs of pet parenthood. We offer more than just supplies and services – we offer ears to listen and shoulders to lean on. Our Petco family is made up of pet lovers who unselfishly put the needs of others before their own. And like all great families, this one offers the support and inspiration we need to thrive.

**Purpose Statement:** Responsible for the achievement of the store's budgeted sales goals by driving sales in the aquatics area through effectively assisting customers in the proper selection of aquatic life and merchandise in accordance with their specific needs. Accountable for ensuring that proper aquatic care and husbandry is being provided to our aquatic life in the store, and act as the primary resource regarding all aquatic life and aquatic supply education and care. This position will receive day to day direction and coaching from the Companion Animal Department Manager.

**Essential Job Duties:** * Responsible for ensuring the presentation of the entire aquatic department meets or exceeds company standards. * Responsible for ensuring appropriate in-stock levels for both aquatic life and aquatic supplies * Apply appropriate judgment to aquatic life health and conditions based on presentation and behavior and take appropriate corrective actions (e.g. medicate, water change, remove from sale, etc.) * Place orders or special orders on all aquatic life or supplies (for home store only) in order to drive sales and meet customer’s needs. * Partner with Store Leadership to write schedules for the aquatics department to ensure full coverage during the busiest periods as well as allowing for all care and maintenance to be completed. * Assign all necessary aquatics tasks to associates within the aquatics area including most aquatics maintenance duties. * Schedule and perform training with all aquatics associates to help educate them on aquatic life and supplies information and selling techniques. * Manage all aquatic life orders. Manage the aquatics supply special order process. * Partner with Store Leadership on all hiring, training and corrective actions for aquatics associates. * The Senior Aquatics Sales Specialist should spend most of their time assisting customers, selling products, and training aquatics associates. * Perform all special or other projects as assigned.

**Education:** * A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships. Required to obtain PETCO Certification in one or more animal areas, depending on the store’s needs. **Experience:** * Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for aquatic life, both freshwater and saltwater required. Must possess extensive of knowledge of aquatic life care and a working knowledge of basic merchandising techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, successful incumbents must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in aquatic life and animals and their care. Interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other associates and management within the store.