Assistant Manager / Assistant Store Manager - Full-time / Part-time

At Petco, we're passionate about pets and completely dedicated to improving their lives and the lives of the people who love them. We're also one of the most dynamic retailers in the pet-supply industry. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities with professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.  From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek those individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us.  With your contributions, we will continue to experience strong growth as a respected pet-supply retailer.

 

As a key member of the store leadership team, you will provide critical support to the General Manager in executing and achieving store financial budgets as well as store operation policy and procedures. We'll also look to you to drive the sales and operation of the store in the absence of the General Manager.

 

This position is directly responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals, profit measures and expense controls, shrink and safety. You will manage and coach sales associates in providing great customer service and in performing their assigned tasks. You will also handle all record keeping functions, work schedules and labor cost management. Living out our 'animals come first' philosophy, you will lead by example to ensure animal standards are met and exceeded.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree or college coursework and previous management experience in a retail environment. Prior supervisory experience is required to demonstrate a strong aptitude for training, motivation and sales technologies. You must also have exceptional analytical abilities, a professional appearance and demeanor and strong communication and interpersonal skills.