Assistant Manager

About the role

The Assistant Manager plays a critical leadership role in bringing Petco’s purpose to life. You support the General Manager in running a high-performing Pet Care Center, leading partners, caring for pets, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Pet First – Uphold Petco’s animal care standards, ensuring the health, safety, and proper handling of all animals.
• Foster the Fun – Lead, motivate, and engage store partners to deliver outstanding service and build customer loyalty.
• Let’s Go! – Support daily store operations to ensure smooth workflow and execution, driving sales, service, and operational goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Petco offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO. For more details, please visit [link](https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits).

Schedule

This role is primarily performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment. The Assistant Manager is expected to be regularly present on the sales floor, leading by example and engaging with partners, customers, and pets.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting. Please refer to the Total Rewards package for more information.