Assistant Store Manager - Dog and Cat Specialty Retailer

PetO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Training

Career path

Above-market salary

Birthday off

Job summary

PetO, Australia's largest independent dog and cat retailer, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Preston store. You will lead a small team, drive customer service excellence, and help deliver sales targets while maintaining stock control and store standards.

This role offers a genuine career path into senior management, full training, and staff discounts. Expect a supportive, energetic team environment with a 5-day roster and one weekend day off, plus above-market pay commensurate with

Qualifications

• Retail & people management experience.
• Strong customer service focus and KPI awareness.
• Energetic, engaging approach with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store team to deliver sales targets.
• Oversee stock control, merchandising and store standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and community engagement.

Skills

People Management

Stock Control

Customer Service

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Dog and Cat Specialty Retailer

PetO, Australia's Largest independent Dog and Cat Store

Above market Base Salary + Bonuses+ Staff discounts

Genuine Career Opportunities

PetO, Australia’s largest independent pet retailer, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic 2IC to help drive the success of our Preston store. This is a customer and team focused role for a 2IC who truly loves engaging with pet parents, building connections with our local community, and going above and beyond to lead a great place to work and visit.

This is an exciting time to join us on our journey! If you are an enthusiastic Leader seeking a rewarding career and have retail & people management experience; then PetO Preston may be what you are searching for.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A genuine career path into senior management
• All the Training you need to be successful in your career
• Generous Staff Discounts
• Fun Culture in an Exciting Growth Company
• Roster of 5-day week
• Only work one weekend day per week.
• Get your birthday off !
• Well Above Market Rate Salary

If you can take initiative; are highly dedicated & passionate about what you do, we can offer you a rewarding career. Our Store Managementteam needs to be strongly focused on People, Service & Growth.

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY WILL BE:

• People Management
• Stock Control
• Customer Service

If you are prepared to work smart, have fun while achieving great results, we offer a fulfilling career as well as great rewards & benefits in an ethical company. Your pay will be commensurate with your experience & results.

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

• Have a Passion for Outstanding Customer Service
• Experience with Sales targets and KPI's
• Enjoy an Energetic & Fun Working Environment
• Have a Willingness to Learn & Develop

If you have a passion for pets and want to be involved in a growth sector at the start of an exciting expansion program, this is the opportunity for you.