Type: Contract, Hourly
Location: Washington DC
About the Role
Gone to the Dogs (GTTD) is a pet product company specializing in ethical and handmade accessories and goods for pet parents. We are a small women-led business that is growing rapidly. We’re looking to hire Seasonal Sales Staff to join our lively team. If you’re an animal lover, hard-working and dedicated, Gone to the Dogs is an exciting place to flourish and grow. We should mention that GTTD staff have the opportunity to play with dogs all day!
Responsibilities
-Sell and create brand awareness at Downtown DC holiday market
-Represent Gone to the Dogs as an enthusiastic brand representative and work towards daily Sales Goals
-Assist customers in finding products and correct sizes, informing our story, and/or promotions
-Process customers orders via POS
-Maintain in-depth knowledge of merchandise to provide advice and recommendations as needed
-Head sales and customer services; follow opening and closing procedures and complete assigned daily tasks
-Prepare merchandise for sales day: restock, fold, organize, and make sure displays are organized and ready for the day
-Prep inventory and store displays as needed; tag, package, create signage
-Help receive inventory and restock as needed
Qualifications
-Proven retail experience
-Ability to work in fast-paced environment
-Able to endure physical labor (e.g standing) and constant activity throughout the day
-Ability to use POS and software for labeling and pricing
-Strong organizational skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
-Great team player who is open to constructive feedback
-Exceptional customer service skills and a desire to engage with customers
-Must love dogs and cats
Job Details:
-Status: Full-time or Part-time. Contract. Flexible hours.
-Location: In-person Downtown DC Holiday Market
-Pay: $18+/hour commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus
-Start Date: November 15th, 2025 (approximate)
To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and pay/salary requirements to info@gonetothedogs.co. All applicants must include job title in the subject line of their email submission. Compensation commensurate with experience. Gone to the Dogs is an Equal
