Part-time Retail Sales Associate

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General Mills is now hiring a part-time retail sales associate to be an in-store brand ambassador for Edgard & Cooper Pet Food!

 

Edgard & Cooper (E&C) is an exciting NEW pet food brand in the U.S. This European brand was acquired by General Mills in 2024 because of their philosophy on sustainable, delicious and healthy pet food. We are looking for a passionate pet sales associate to provide educational and engaging in-store pet parent experience, to recommend the best E&C nutrition for their pet(s). 

 

Day 1 Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay - $20/hr
  • 401K
  • Paid training
  • Set schedule between 9 to 18 hours; maximum 20 hours
  • Wellness programs
  • Pet food reimbursement
  • Pet adoption reimbursement 

What a typical day will look like:

Pet enthusiast, ready to tell the Edgard & Cooper story mainly in pet stores but occasionally at local events. Connect with pet parents and store associates through a personalized approach engaging in conversation about their pets. Actively listen to utilize product knowledge and latest promotions to recommend the best E&C nutrition for their pet(s). Record sales and insights from the day to enhance the pet and pet parent experience.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • 18+ years old
  • Must reside within 25 miles of designated location
  • Have reliable transportation and willing to drive to locations designated by your manager within a 25-mile radius
  • Available to work on weekends (Saturdays and Fridays and/or Sundays)
  • Comfortable and confident engaging with pet parents and store associates
  • Must be physically able to lift 30lbs and move around the store for up to 4 hours
  • Have an active email account and access to a computer
  • Smart phone preferred

So, if a work environment engaging with other pet lovers is exciting, join us in building the Edgard & Cooper brand in the U.S.


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