Job Description

Do you want to earn some extra money?
Do you love dogs?
Are you excited by the idea of helping people and dogs every day?
Are you a good listener or good communicator?
Do you have sales experience?

If you answered yes to these questions, can follow a process and have a motivated, results-driven personality this may be a good part time opportunity for you.

Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh is an established business in the South Hills and we are looking for a charismatic, motivated, organized and independent individual to help us keep up with the high demands for dog training consultations we are seeing. Sales experience preferred. We hire good people and train you on our process (more on that later). We have high standards for our people, our clients and our results. See some graduates: https://youtu.be/x3yzuX0G45g

We think we are pretty great and so do our clients. BUT it's not all puppy kisses and wiggle butts around here. There are some down sides. Know what you are getting into before applying. Let's get that out of the way right now:

You will be expected to have evening and some weekend hours. But you’re looking for extra income, so I bet you expected that.
This is a commission based position. You have to deliver to make it work for you.
You will be expected to be in the office or in a prospect's home for appointments. I promise it’s for your benefit.
There is a process to follow and “paperwork” to complete. I know, I know, good sales people hate paperwork - but it has to be done.

Still interested? Keep reading.

Now, on to the good stuff:

There are puppy kisses and wiggle butts. See for yourself: https://youtu.be/MRz9yNIj2kg
No cold calling. Everyone has already said “I need training.” And they are scheduled for you. We just have to figure out how we can help them.
This is a commission based position - so you are in control of your potential.
It’s part time, semi-flexible. We have clear metrics, requirements and expectations of this position.
If you prove you’re a sales rockstar, we can discuss some remote working opportunities.
There is a system in place - it’s easy to follow. If you can work the system, build some excitement and explain why we can help, you will find success.
There are bonuses. You have to earn them, but they are available.

Job Requirements:

You must have sales experience, outstanding interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service.
You must be willing to learn and follow our process, set reminders and follow-up with your leads.
You must practice daily. You must submit summaries of each interaction upon completion of the consultation.
Be proficient with basic computer skills and Zoom.
You must be available in the evening and for some weekend hours. Consultations will be in person, over the phone or on Zoom.
You must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

What is it like to work as part of Sit Means Sit?
Every day you will have a hand in improving the life a dog shares with its human. You will be one of the first interactions a client has with our team. You will get to listen to lots of stories and know just how much our clients need help. We get to help reactive dogs, scared dogs, overly excited dogs. We help owners understand how to be leaders to their dogs. We want to be a conduit through which people get to live they life they want with their dog. For some people it's better walks, or not jumping. For others, it's potty training or chewing. We’re always improving daily life, and sometimes it's even life changing - like keeping a dog in a home rather than it being surrendered or “just put away in a crate” to avoid difficult situations. Your conversation launches someone on the journey to a safer, more fun, more fulfilling life with their dog. The more you commit to this, the more you become part of the team the more you will get from this as well.

Who is successful as a sales consultant?
You have to like talking to people and have to be a good listener. They will tell you everything they want - you just have to listen. You have to have a basic understanding of our system and why it is so great. You will need to communicate that and explain why it will solve what they need help with. You don’t have to have a dog to be successful in this position - but you will be asked questions - and will have to be able to navigate and steer the conversation even if you don’t know the answer to “training and behavior” questions. We don’t like a pushy approach to sales to meet quotas, we prefer to help someone see the potential improvement in their life. Deciding on training is not like buying a car or a new roof, per se. Sometimes is drastically necessary, sometimes emotionally necessary - but we have to care and help a living thing - knowing how important the bond between a dog and its owner is always underlies each conversation.

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Thanks for your interest. Now, the real test, if you are reading this far - you've made it! To prove that you are detail oriented and can follow procedures, send your resume to jobs.sitmeanssitpgh@gmail.com with the subject line “You Sold Me”. Only candidates who take this step will be considered, because it weeds out people who send their resumes without reading the details (see, we've now come full circle).

We'll be in touch!

Position and Hours:
Part Time, weekday evenings 4p - 9p, weekends, 6 - 10 hours per week

Pay:
Commission. Bonuses available for individual performance after 60 day probation period.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $350.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Expected hours: 6 – 10 per week

Benefits: