Deputy Store Manager Designate — Lead & Inspire

Home Limited; Duckmanton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid leave 28–33 days

Birthday off

Life assurance 4x salary

Company pension 4%

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pets at Home in Chesterfield is seeking a Deputy Store Manager Designate to work alongside local Store Managers, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering an excellent customer and pet care experience.

You will lead teams, recruitment, stock control, and health and safety, and act as Duty Manager when required. A 7-day shift pattern, 6 months of training, and a generous benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year of management experience in a retail environment.
• Are flexible to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills to engage and inspire your team.
• Are ready to commit to 6 months of training, covering customer service, health and safety, and pet care.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and leading your team to create a fun, engaging, and customer-focused environment.
• Driving sales performance and achieving key KPIs.
• Overseeing store operations, including recruitment, stock management, and compliance with health and safety.
• Acting as Duty Manager when the Store Manager is unavailable.
• Leading by example and contributing to the store’s overall success.

Skills

Management experience

Retail

Leadership

Job description

Pets at Home in Chesterfield is seeking a Deputy Store Manager Designate to work alongside local Store Managers, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering an excellent customer and pet care experience.

You will lead teams, recruitment, stock control, and health and safety, and act as Duty Manager when required. A 7-day shift pattern, 6 months of training, and a generous benefits package are included.