Assistant Manager

Pet Family Limited; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training and development

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Job summary

Pets Corner Cobham is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the store with a hands-on, customer-focused approach. The role covers 37.5 hours over 5 days per week and carries a £12.87 per hour rate.

You will deliver outstanding customer service, train and motivate the team, manage stock and pricing, and help drive sales while maintaining high store standards. Heavily physical duties include lifting as required.

Qualifications

• Interest in Pets Corner vision and values.
• Strong team leadership and motivation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and their pets.
• Eagerness for ongoing training and development.
• Willingness to learn and grow knowledge.
• Self-motivated with initiative in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Going the extra mile for every customer.
• Recommending the right products or services for customers.
• Maximising sales by identifying improvements.
• Leading and training the team using Pets Corner Curriculum.
• Maintaining store presentation and stock accuracy.
• Open/close duties and stock checks.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Relationship building

Training mindset

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Job description

£12.87 per hour

Permanent

Full-time

Full time - 37.5 hours over 5 days a week.

We are currently recruiting for a Assistant Manager within our Pets Corner store based in Cobham

Pets Corner have grown into a larger company through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.

We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 150 stores around the country.

Responsibilities of a Assistant Manager:

• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer
• Recommending the right products or services for our Customers needs
• Maximising sales and performance by identifying any improvements needed
• Leading by example by demonstrating a hands-on approach to motivate, train and develop your team using our Pets Corner Curriculum
• Maintaining our high standards with store and product presentation
• Keeping up to date with pricing, promotions and merchandising
• Key holding responsibilities, opening and closing of the store
• Maintaining accurate inventory by checking deliveries, completing stocktakes and investigating any stock losses

Requirements of a Assistant Manager:

• A genuine interest in the Pets Corner vision, our products and our values
• Strong team focus with the ability to lead and motivate others
• Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets
• A thirst for continued personal training and development
• Willingness to learn and grow your knowledge
• The drive and determination to work part of a busy team and under your own initiative

Benefits of becoming a Assistant Manager with Pets Corner:

• 35% staff discount on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Salons
• Continuous and extensive training and development
• Bonus scheme for all members of our teams
• Tools and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
• Your Shirts and Jumpers will be provided

This role will involve heavy lifting.