Camp Bow Wow is urgently hiring to fill out our talented team.
Camp Bow Wow Albany seeks exceptional people to provide loving care for dogs and a superior customer service for our pet parents. We are currently interviewing for a full-time Front Desk Representative. Our full-time employees are expected to work 34-40 hours each week and be available for weekend work and holidays.
The Front Desk Representative position is physically demanding and full of daily challenges and victories. If you find yourself saying, “I love dogs and people," then this might be a fit for you!
Requirements
Must love dogs and demonstrate no fear across all breeds and sizes.
Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable with both dogs and people.
Must have a positive attitude, are extremely detailed oriented, trustworthy, punctual, reliable, and responsible.
Must be able to multi-task.
- Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. We work when others are enjoying vacation and holidays.
- Must be physically able to lift 150+ pounds.
- Have a reliable personal vehicle.
- Be available to work during the hours of Monday-Saturday 12pm-7:45pm and Sunday 3pm-7:45pm.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must have proven experience in excellent customer service and sales.
- Previous dog daycare and boarding or veterinary reception experience helpful, but not required.
Must be able to work independently and in a team setting.
Skills
- Reliable.
- Detail orientated.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work in different software platforms.
- Works well under pressure.
- Flexible.
- Punctual.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Great pet parents promptly.
- Escort dogs to the back of house cabin area.
- Manage reservations via phone, email, and the portal.
- Process credit card and cash payments.
- Be knowledgeable of all of our services.
- Sales experience prompting all of our offerings.
- Manage client concerns in a timely fashion.
- Review vaccine records accurately.
- Schedule grooming and training appointments.
- General cleaning assignments during slow periods.
- Support Back of House during slow periods.
- Respond to escalations in the play yards.
- Perform duties of Camp Counselor during slow periods or busy periods.
- Establish accounts for new clients, gathering proper information.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for full time employees (34-40 hours) after the one-year anniversary of employment.
- Sick Time.
- Holiday Bonuses.
- Incentive Bonuses.
- Up to two days of free dog day care for full-time employees after 8 months of employment.
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For 20+ years, Camp Bow Wow®, the largest pet care franchise, has been making dogs happy with doggy day care & boarding services. The $160+ million-dollar brand has 200+ open locations in 40 states & 60+ opening in North America. We have been ranked for 11 consecutive years in the Franchise 500 and have been recognized for numerous awards in Franchise Update Media's Franchise Innovation Awards, including Franchise Leadership & Development Leader of the Year.
The Camp concept provides the highest levels of fun, safety & service for its Campers & peace of mind for their parents. We opened our first Camp in Colorado & started franchising in 2003. Today, dogs visit Camp 4.4+ million times a year and also enjoy grooming services, personalized enrichment opportunities & a rewards-based dog training program. The brand family includes the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation®, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing urgent medical care funds to dogs who are homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their veterinary bills.
Making dogs happy is at the core of everything we do, and the we operate by the following values:
- Passion: We are fueled by our love for dogs.
- Service: We exist to serve others.
- Innovation: We embrace change & cultivate inspiration.
- Integrity: We communicate through our actions.
- Trust: We can always be counted on.
Camp Bow Wow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.