Assistant Store Manager

IPP - Independent Pet Partners; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA / FSA – medical and dependent care

Life insurance $25K

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance discounts

Paid time off

Parental Leave

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Store discounts

Manager in Training opportunities

Groomer Apprenticeship programs

Job summary

IPP - Independent Pet Partners in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily operations and coach team members to deliver outstanding guest experiences for pets and their families.

You will drive sales, maintain product knowledge, oversee inventory, and organize events in a pet-loving environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Passion for exceptional customer service and pets.
• Minimum 1 year retail sales experience.
• Minimum 1 year managerial experience.
• Willingness to learn about products/services.
• Ability to meet sales targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with an exceptional experience.
• Assist Store Manager in overall store operations.
• Share product knowledge to meet customer needs and promote pet health.
• Coach and lead Team Members to deliver great guest service and sales results.
• Oversee inventory activities: replenishment, counts, transfers, and shipments.
• Organize special store events and promotions.
• Interact positively with pet parents in person, by email, text, and phone.
• Perform front-end duties: cash handling, bagging, displays.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Store management

Communication skills

Sales target attainment

Time management

Job description

Position Purpose Section

Do you think of your pet as a member of the family? If so, then we have a lot in common! Like you, we are extremely devoted to our pets and only want the best for them. We are a community of true pet lovers with shared interests and values. We are professionally committed to being your resource for all aspects of pet ownership including health and nutrition, training, grooming and the latest in general pet care. As an Assistant Store Manager, you make a difference in the lives of pets by influencing the performance and behavior of store Team Members under the direct supervision of the Store Manager. It is your responsibility to provide exceptional customer service, help increase store awareness, achieve business results, and assist with operational processes.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Do you think of your pet as a member of the family? If so, then we have a lot in common! Like you, we are extremely devoted to our pets and only want the best for them. We are a community of true pet lovers with shared interests and values. We are professionally committed to being your resource for all aspects of pet ownership including health and nutrition, training, grooming and the latest in general pet care. As an Assistant Store Manager, you make a difference in the lives of pets by influencing the performance and behavior of store Team Members under the direct supervision of the Store Manager. It is your responsibility to provide exceptional customer service, help increase store awareness, achieve business results, and assist with operational processes.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions Section

The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provide guests with an exceptional experience.
• Assist the Store Manager in overall management of store operations.
• Share product knowledge and suggestions to meet customer needs and promote pet health.
• Coach and lead Team Members to provide an exceptional guest experience and achieve sales goals.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory such as merchandise replenishment, inventory, adjustments, weekly cycle counts, store transfers, RTVs, and shipment processing.
• Organize special store events and promotions.
• Positively interact with pet parents in-person, via email, text, and phone.
• Perform front-end duties such as handling the cash register, bagging, replenishing merchandise, and preparing displays.
• All other assigned duties from the Store Manager and/or any member of the Retail Management Team.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Passion for extraordinary customer service and the well-being of pets.
• Minimum 1 year of professional retail sales experience.
• Minimum 1 year of professional managerial experience.
• Willingness to be educated about the products and services offered.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
• Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require evening and weekend shifts.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors (to assist with customer carry out).
• Must be able to stand 8 hours per day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs.
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander.

Program And Benefits Section

Full-time team members enjoy the following:

Programs and benefit eligibility will vary based on average hours worked and length of service.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – medical and dependent care
• $25K life insurance policy (employer paid)
• Short and Long-term disability (employer paid)
• Greatly discounted, employer-subsidized pet insurance
• PTO (paid time off) – 2 weeks in first year, 3 weeks in second year
• Paid Parental Leave and Paw-Ternity (paid Pet Adoption bonding time)
• 401(k) Program – employer match at a rate of 0.25% for each 1% contribution, up to 6%. Must be 21 or older.
• Employee Assistance Program/ 24X7 – completely confidential
• Generous discounts on goods and services
• Team Member Feeder Program - eligible for two units (bags or cases of cans) of the participating vendors product/s each month
• Store Bonus Incentive Program
• Growth opportunities! Be sure to ask about our Store Manager In Training and Groomer Apprenticeship programs

$18.00-$21.15 per hour DOE/DOQ

Subject to change depending on State/City/County minimums.

IPP is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or team member based on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, age (40 or over), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description

$18.00-$21.15 per hour DOE/DOQ