Assistant Manager

About the role

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

Responsibilities

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. Uphold Petco’s animal care standards, ensuring the health, safety, and proper handling of all animals.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Lead, motivate, and engage store partners to deliver outstanding service and build customer loyalty.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. Support daily store operations to ensure smooth workflow and execution. Drive sales, service, and operational goals by leading from the floor.

Requirements

• 2+ years of retail experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Passion for animals and knowledge of pet care strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Pet Care Center retail environment.
• Ability to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• People Leadership: Serve as a role model for Petco values, behaviors, and service standards. Coach partners to strengthen selling skills, pet care knowledge, and customer engagement.
• Business & Operations: Execute merchandising standards and ensure accurate inventory levels. Support labor efficiency, task prioritization, and operational routines. Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Benefits

Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Pay

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $34.90 Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above.

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