Assistant Manager

Pet Family Limited; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35% staff discount on accessories

25% staff discount on food

20% in Dogwood Salons

Continuous training and development

Bonus scheme for all team members

Wellbeing tools and support

Shirts and Jumpers provided

Job summary

Pets Corner in Salisbury is recruiting a part-time Assistant Manager to oversee daily store operations, lead a small team and maintain high customer service standards. The role involves 34.5 hours over 5 days a week with responsibilities for stock handling, merchandising and promotions.

We offer ongoing training, a structured development path, staff discounts, a bonus scheme and wellbeing support as part of a family‑run business that values every team member.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve targets.
• Knowledge of merchandising, promotions and pricing.
• Experience with stock control, inventory and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer
• Recommending the right products or services for customers’ needs
• Maximising sales and performance by identifying improvements
• Leading by example to train and develop the team using the Pets Corner Curriculum
• Maintaining high store standards and product presentation
• Keeping pricing, promotions and merchandising up to date
• Key holding responsibilities, opening and closing the store
• Maintaining accurate inventory with deliveries and stocktakes

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising

Stock management

Job description

£12.87 per hour

Permanent

Part-time

Part time - 34.5 hours over 5 days a week.

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

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.