Retail Assistant Manager | Mount Gambier

Petstock Group; City of Mount Gambier; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support services

Paid parental leave

Staff discounts

Workplace Banking

Job summary

Petstock Group is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Mount Gambier to support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team and delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll play a key role in driving sales, stock integrity, and a safe, fun in-store culture.

Join a diverse, community-focused team with opportunities for growth and development within Petstock Group and the broader Woolworths Group network. You’ll be part of a brand committed to pets, people and the planet.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in retail (store leadership role)
• Proven ability to drive sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety and best WHS practices
• Solid business acumen and local community awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and mentor your team daily to deliver world-class customer service
• Support the Store Manager in coaching and developing staff to grow knowledge and skills
• Drive a safe, welcoming store culture with a focus on stock integrity and merchandising standards
• Assist in managing stock, VM standards, and loss prevention processes
• Recruit, onboard and induct new team members and foster a fun, inclusive in-store culture
• Support local marketing opportunities and community partnerships to strengthen local connections

Job description

Join a passionate team where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!

• Award-winning programs that support career growth, with a new leadership development program underway
• Team member, family & pet benefits across Petstock Group & Woolworths Group
• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services

As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.

Take on the role of Assistant Store Manager at Petstock and support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team to deliver the world-class customer service we’re known for, playing a key role in the success of the Petstock Group.

With a fun, friendly, and inclusive culture, you’ll have every opportunity to grow your career within our retail operations team.

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Free access to Sonder our wellbeing, safety, and mental health support service
• From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Lead by example, mentoring and inspiring your team daily
• Support your Store Manager in coaching the team to achieve and develop their knowledge and skills
• Lead from the front by consistently providing an exceptional customer experience
• Create strong safety mindset, committed to fostering a culture of safety within your team
• Support your Store Manager to manage stock effectively, ensuring accuracy and that the team follows stock integrity processes
• Assist in managing visual merchandising (VM) of stock displays, ensuring VM standards are consistently maintained
• Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services
• Recruit, onboard, and induct high-calibre new team members
• Create a fun, supportive in-store culture where your team loves coming to work every day
• Proactively support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

• Experience in a similar store leadership role or ready to take that next step up in your retail management career
• Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and build a high-performing teams whilst fostering a positive culture
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Ability to drive safe Work, Health & Safety practices
• Established business acumen
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the wider team

Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - http://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock

In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation

Our diversity makes us better…we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we’re part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritize local candidates over others, we recognize the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.