Assistant Store Manager - Launceston

Petbarn; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

Career growth

Novated leasing

Employee assistance program

Petbarn Foundation support

Job summary

Petbarn in Launceston, Tasmania, invites applications for a Full Time Assistant Store Manager. You will support the Store Manager to drive store performance, lead a passionate team, and deliver outstanding customer service.

This role focuses on coaching, KPI achievement, and creating a positive, health-and-w wellness-focused shopping experience for pets and their people. Join a brand that values pet care, training, and community impact, with opportunities for development and career growth in a

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a retail environment.
• Experience coaching and developing a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive KPI achievement and sales budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to maximise store performance.
• Foster a customer-centric environment and deliver service excellence.
• Achieve sales budgets and maintain store standards.
• Manage costs and coaching of the store team to meet objectives.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team coaching

Customer service

KPI focus

High-volume retail

Job description

Location:Launceston - 272
Posted on:27 October 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 Launceston, 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: Launceston - 272
59-67 Bathurst Street
Launceston
7250 Tasmania View on Map