Part-time Retail Sales Associate

General Mills

Posted 4 days ago

Full Time

Rock Hill, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Act as an in-store brand ambassador to educate pet parents on Edgard & Cooper nutrition products. Engage with customers and store associates to drive sales and provide a personalized brand experience.

General Mills is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to represent Edgard & Cooper Pet Food. This role involves engaging with pet parents, recommending products, and recording sales insights, requiring candidates to be enthusiastic, comfortable with customer interaction, and able to lift up to 30lbs. Must be 18+, reside within 25 miles of the location, have reliable transportation, and be available on weekends.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Retail sales

Brand ambassadorship

Customer engagement

Product knowledge

Communication

Active listening

Sales reporting

Pet nutrition education

Job Description

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, $15.50/hr.
  • 401K
  • Paid training
  • Set schedule between 9 to 13 1/2 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 (Fridays, Saturdays 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 1/2 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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General Mills

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. General Mills is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best—bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

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