Job Details
Dog Trainer
**Job Details**
**Description**
Position: Sales Associate
Reports To: Team Leaders
Department: Store Operations
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
The Sales Associate assists customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. The Sales Associate is responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end.
* Accurately and efficiently operate the register.
* Be knowledgeable of all promotions and advertisements to ensure that customer questions can be answered and to assist with selling product; support Ollies Army and other donation programs throughout the year.
* Maintain a neat and organized front end work area.
* Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store.
* Communicate customer needs to Team Leaders when necessary.
* Maintain the cleanliness of the overall store.
* Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
* Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
* Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
* Ability to stand for extended periods.
* Ability to bend and twist frequently.
* Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
* Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb ladders occasionally.
* Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
* Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Ollies is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
*Welcome to your next destination! We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from day care to boarding, training to grooming, and home care to veterinary care.*
*We are looking for a Dog Trainer to join Our Pack at Bow Wow Bungalow in Burbank, CA!*
REPORTS TO: General Manager
***Core Responsibilities:***
Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
Create a training plan for the dog
Teach commands to the dog and pet parent.
Be patient with a stubborn dog
Teach pet parents about dog behavior
Understand a pet parents needs
Work with the pet parent to teach them about their dog
Teach pet parents how to reinforce good behavior
Listen to pet parent concerns
Performs add-on services as needed.
Follows procedures for the safe handling of all pets.
Completes all required training and attends training sessions as needed/assigned.
Treats customers, guests and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all customers encountered while performing work duties.
Assists other associates as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
***Expertise & Experience:***
Must be a pet fanatic pets are part of our family!
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of dog commands
Knowledge of different dog breeds
Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
Ability to create a plan of action for pet parents.
Ability to work well with dogs
Dog competitions is preferred
Ability to identify problems
Professional dog training experience preferred.
Displays a professional manner at all times
***Physical:***
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.
Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
***Travel***
None required.