Front Desk Sales Associate

San Diego, California

Scenthound
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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
Who We Are:

Located in Carmel Valley, Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry, focused on the dog's overall health and wellness, not only haircuts. Our membership-based business model allows dogs to receive routine maintenance and consistent care. At Scenthound, we are a culturally driven, highly collaborative team that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs. If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks and Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips; sales bonuses
  • Total Compensation - $23-30/hr.
    • Base pay is $18- $21 an hour.
    • Can expect $5.00-$6.00 additional per hour based on tips
    • Opportunity for commissions incentives
  • Direct career growth path to Management positions (Asst. Manager,/Manager) and additional options
  • Merit-based pay increases
  • Complimentary service membership
About the Position:

The Sales & Front Desk Associate plays a pivotal role at Scenthound, driving membership sales and revenue growth while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a sales-driven environment, excel at customer engagement, and are passionate about dog health and wellness.

This position requires:
  • Proven sales experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Customer service experience (retail, hospitality, or related industry).
  • Comfort working with dogs and educating customers on pet health.
  • Proficiency in basic technology and POS systems.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.
Who We Are Looking For:

We're seeking a results-driven sales professional with strong customer service skills who is motivated to grow within our company. An ideal candidate is:
  • Confident and persuasive in selling services and memberships.
  • A strong communicator who can build relationships and educate dog parents on wellness.
  • Goal-oriented and self-motivated, always looking for opportunities to drive revenue.
  • Comfortable handling objections and finding solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, managing appointments and customer profiles efficiently.
  • Able to work independently while also collaborating as part of a dynamic team.
Tasks:
  • Drive membership sales by educating dog parents on the benefits of routine wellness care.
  • Proactively engage customers to promote memberships, service add-ons, and retail products.
  • Develop and follow up on leads, converting potential customers into loyal members.
  • Achieve and exceed sales goals, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average ticket price and rebook ratios.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of Scenthound services and retail products to effectively communicate value to customers.
  • Handle front desk operations, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing customer records.
  • Process transactions, manage the cash drawer, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience, addressing concerns, overcoming objections, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with the team to maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional environment.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Confidence in selling services and products
  • Ability to connect with customers (both canine and human.) and provide outstanding customer service
  • Ability to learn our products and services to educate the dog parents; speak to our values and culture as the basis for our services
  • Effective communication with team members and dog parents (in person and on the phone)
  • Independently solve problems using Scenthound values and culture as a guide
  • Attention to detail
  • Time-management; Scheduling appointments efficiently
  • Accountability; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards

Compensation: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Date Posted: 14 April 2025
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