Retail Store Manger | Ashburton NZ

Petstock Group; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Healthcare discounts

Workplace banking

Job summary

Petstock Ashburton NZ is seeking a Store Manager to lead a passionate team and deliver world-class customer service. You will drive sales growth while upholding Petstock Group values and community presence.

You’ll mentor staff, manage stock, and ensure safety while creating a fun, inclusive in-store culture. The role offers leadership development within our retail operations and opportunities to grow locally.

Qualifications

• Experience in store leadership or readiness to step up in retail management.
• Demonstrated drive to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong leadership to motivate a high-performing team and foster a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the store team daily to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Coach staff to develop knowledge and skills.
• Lead from the front by providing an outstanding customer experience.
• Foster a safety-first culture within the team.
• Recruit, onboard and induct new team members.
• Manage stock with accuracy and adherence to stock integrity processes.

Skills

Store leadership

Sales target drive

Team motivation

Prioritisation

Health & Safety

Business acumen

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Take on the role of Store Manager at Petstock Ashburton NZ and lead a passionate team in delivering 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.

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 target
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and build a high-performing team, while 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 conditions
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the team

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Lead by example, mentoring and inspiring your team daily
• Coach your 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
• Recruit, onboard, and induct high-calibre new team members
• Manage stock effectively, ensuring accuracy and that the team follows stock integrity processes
• Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services current
• Create a fun, supportive in-store culture where your team loves coming to work every day
• Proactively support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships

Your Recruitment Journey with Petstock

• Introductory Phone Screen - If shortlisted, one of our friendly Recruitment Team members will contact you to discuss your experience and the opportunity.
• Face-to-Face Interview - Meet your potential leader, learn more about the role, and showcase your leadership experience.
• Pre-Employment Checks - Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including two reference checks and a police check.

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - https://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 prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.