Assistant Store Manager (Full Time)

About the role

The Assistant Store Manager at PetPeople is a key member of the team who champions the store's mission to be the neighborhood place for natural foods and quality supplies for dogs and cats. This role involves supporting all aspects of store operations, building customer relationships, driving sales, and managing a team of pet enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Store Manager in achieving performance objectives for the store in areas such as customer engagement, driving sales, productivity, presentation, payroll, inventory, etc.
• Builds and maintains long-term customer relationships by engaging with customers and providing solutions.
• Identifies, interviews, and selects new team members, and assists in their onboarding, training, coaching, and development.
• Maintains continuous and open communication with the Store Manager on all aspects of store operations.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Works collaboratively with the Store Manager to manage and motivate a team of pet enthusiasts (6-8 associates).

Requirements

• A love of pets and a genuine interest in animal nutrition and welfare.
• A strong focus on building customer relationships through excellent customer service.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and strong leadership skills to drive results.
• Ability to act with honesty, integrity, fairness, and mutual respect.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, multiple-priority environment.
• Ability to move merchandise up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in retail management (pet industry a plus).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a company-matched retirement savings plan, paid time off, and a great associate discount.