Assistant Store Manager

Petbarn; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Petbarn

Novated leasing

Workplace benefits program

Discounts on corporate health

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Development opportunities

Petbarn Foundation community programs

Job summary

Petbarn is Australia’s leading pet speciality retailer, inviting you to join as a Full-Time Assistant Store Manager at Petbarn Coffs Harbour. You will lead with passion for pets, train teams, and drive store performance in a busy, customer-focused environment.

You'll coach staff to deliver excellent service and engagement while managing costs and day-to-day operations. This role offers growth within a brand that supports community and pet welfare.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a high-volume retailer.
• Minimum 1 year of management experience and team leadership.
• Ability to lead a team with focus on engagement and KPIs.
• Friendly, patient and eager to train staff.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to maximize store performance and sales.
• Create a customer-centered environment and deliver service excellence.
• Train and coach the store team to meet business objectives.
• Help manage costs and maintain store standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team training

People management

KPI driven

Customer service

Job description

At Petbarn, Australia’s speciality pet leading retailer, we're passionate about making the world a happier place through the love of pets! This great opportunity at Petbarn as Full-Time Assistant Store Manager at Petbarn Coffs Harbourand will suit a pet-passionate retail leader looking to work with a great brand while also growing your retail career. Strong retail leadership experience is essential to be successful in this role!

You’ll help pet parents and train your team to make the best choices for their furry, feathered, or scaly friends, offering expert advice on health, nutrition, and wellness products. You’ll create connections with our team and customers, build trust, and make a real impact on the lives of pets and their pet parents.

Your Role:

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Store Manager to manage and maximize the overall success of the store. You’ll help create a customer-centered environment, achieve sales budgets, deliver consistent store standards, and manage costs. Additionally, you will train and coach the store team to deliver service excellence and achieve business objectives.

Why choose Petbarn?

Connect with pets and their owners, making a real difference

Gain valuable training in pet care and wellness and train the team

Be part of a team that values passion, authenticity, caring, knowledge and togetherness

Progression opportunities

About You:

A leader with a hands on approach

Have a natural love for animals and people, and passionate about retail

At least two years' experience working with a high-volume retailer

Have strong retail management/ supervision (or similar), with a minimum 1 year experience in management

Proven ability to lead a team with a focus on team engagement

Friendly, patient, and eager to develop and train team

Organised and detail-oriented with a focus on achieving KPI’s

What’s in It for You:

Pet-filled days with the chance to make a difference

Discounts across Petbarn and Greencross Vets, pet-friendly workspace, and career growth opportunities

Access to novated leasing, workplace benefits program, discounts on corporate health insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7 for yourself and your family

Development opportunities and access to strong leadership

Be part of a company with a commitment to giving back to the community through the Petbarn Foundation

Incentive Program