Front Desk Associate

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Located in Carmel Valley, Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog care company on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. Our North Star is to enrich the connection between people and their dogs. We offer membership-based wellness services that focus on a dog's Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.), ensuring they stay clean and healthy. Above all, dog safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a safe, stress-free experience for every dog in our care.

The Sales & Front Desk Associate is a key position at Scenthound, focused on selling memberships while providing exceptional service to every customer.

This position requires:

• Sales experience and confidence (membership sales are highly valued!)
• Customer service experience (retail, restaurant)
• Computer/ Technology proficiency
• A passion for dogs and dog health & wellness!
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

We are searching for a goal-oriented team member who has a passion for sales and customer service! A successful Sales & Front Desk Associate is outgoing, self-motivated, an independent problem solver, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated team member who wants to advance their career through our training path to become a Scenthound Manager!

Tasks:

• Drive membership sales through health and wellness education
• Drive key performance indicators – average ticket price and rebook ratio – through memberships, service add-ons, and retail sales
• Develop membership leads; Follow up with potential members
• Answer phone calls, schedule customer appointments, manage customer profiles and records
• Manage cash drawer – responsible for daily cash handling
• Manage customer expectations; Resolve customer concerns; Retain memberships
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices – keep the reception area clean and presentable
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

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 perform basic dog services including baths, ear cleaning, nail clipping, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning on occasion
• 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: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour