Assistant Store Manager - Arundel

Petbarn; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Petbarn

Pet-friendly workspace

Career growth opportunities

Novated leasing

Workplace benefits

Health insurance discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development

Petbarn Foundation

Incentive program

Job summary

Petbarn is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Arundel store on the Gold Coast. You will support the Store Manager to drive store performance, lead a busy team, and deliver exceptional customer service for pets and their owners.

Join a pet-loving team with opportunities for development, employee discounts, and a strong focus on metrics and store standards in a thriving retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a high-volume retailer.
• Proven ability to lead a team with engagement.
• Strong retail management or supervision experience, with at least 1 year in management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager to maximise the store's overall success.
• Create a customer-centric environment, achieve sales budgets, manage costs.
• Train and coach the store team to deliver service excellence.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team training

Customer service

KPI driven

People management

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 in Arundel, and 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-centric 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

Ready to Join?

If you’re excited to bring your passion for pets to work, and be part of our Petbarn team!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted