Maternity Temp Assistant Manager

Pet Family Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training & development

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Job summary

Pets Corner in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Assistant Manager for a part-time, temporary role. The position covers 35 hours across five days, with duties focused on delivering outstanding customer service and supporting store operations.

You will lead by example, train and develop staff, manage stock, pricing and promotions, and maintain exemplary store presentation. A genuine interest in our vision and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in Pets Corner vision and values.
• Strong team focus with ability to lead and motivate others.
• Willing to build relationships with customers and their pets.
• Interest in training and development and personal growth.

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 and developing team via Pets Corner Curriculum.
• Maintaining high standards in store and product presentation.
• Keeping pricing, promotions and merchandising up to date.
• Key holding responsibilities; opening and closing the store.
• Managing inventory through deliveries, stocktakes and losses investigations.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Sales awareness

Job description

£12.87 per hour

Temporary

Part-time

Part time - 35 hours over any 5 days.

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

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.