Assistant Store Manager - Bathurst

Petbarn; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Petbarn

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Pet-friendly workspace

Job summary

Petbarn Bathurst is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in delivering a thriving, customer-focused store. You will lead by example, coach a team, and drive sales while maintaining store standards in a busy Bathurst location.

You will train staff, monitor KPI targets, manage costs, and contribute to the store's overall performance. This role suits a hands-on retail leader who loves pets and people and wants career growth with Petbarn.

Qualifications

• A leader with a hands on approach.
• Love for animals and people, and passion for retail.
• At least two years' experience with a high-volume retailer.
• Strong retail management/supervision experience, with at least 1 year in management.
• Proven ability to lead a team with a focus on engagement.
• Friendly, patient and eager to train the team.
• Organised and detail-oriented with KPI focus.

Responsibilities

• As Assistant Store Manager, support the Store Manager to maximise store success.
• Create a customer-centric environment and achieve sales budgets.
• Deliver consistent store standards and manage costs.
• Train and coach the store team to deliver service excellence.
• Help achieve business objectives through leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Animal lover

Retail experience

High-volume retailer

Team leadership

Team training

KPI focus

Organised

Job description

Location:Bathurst - 232
Posted on:14 September 2026

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 Bathurst, 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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

This position is available at: Bathurst - 232
Shop 3, Bathurst Supa Centre240 Sydney Road
Bathurst
2795 New South Wales View on Map