Grooming Salon Leader: Lead & Elevate Pet Care

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + Incentive based on 


Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco Grooming Salon Leader in Minnesota is responsible for leading salon operations and a grooming team, delivering expert grooming services, and ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a commitment to safety and animal well-being.

You will recruit and train staff, schedule efficiently, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with store management to hit salon targets. Competitive pay includes incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years' experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a technical grooming training program
• Strong leadership skills, with the desire to lead, train, and develop people, with 1-2 years previous experience of salon management, or related field, preferred
• High-school diploma or GED preferred, though not required
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members
• Expert knowledge of various dog breeds, grooming requirements, common health issues and behaviors
• Expert-level proficiency in breed-specific cuts, styling techniques, and grooming standards
• Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the grooming salon, ensure smooth and efficient workflows, optimize scheduling and grooming capacity, manage inventory levels in the salon, and execute staffing plans
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of entry-level trainees up to professional level grooming staff, provide coaching, feedback, training, and performance evaluations, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, professional growth, and continuous learning and development
• Create and manage efficient grooming schedules that optimize salon capacity, maximize productivity, and accommodate customer demand, balance team availability with business needs, ensuring coverage during peak hours
• Monitor salon performance metrics such as revenue, customer satisfaction, and partner productivity, analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and develop action plans
• Collaborate with store management to achieve sales targets and salon objectives, implementing strategies to drive growth, expand the customer base, and boost profitability
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide exceptional customer service, address grooming related inquiries, offer grooming recommendations, and provide timely and proactive resolution to questions or concerns
• Stay abreast of grooming industry trends and best practices to enhance your grooming skills and your teams' skills
• Independently perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, according to pet parent's instructions and adhering to breed standards and company policies and procedures
• Operate and maintain various grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers
• Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into consideration coat, type, skin conditions, temperament
• Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and home care practices & products to promote the overall well-being of the pet
• Always ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon, monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and promptly report any concerns to pet owners and store management
• Perform quality checks to maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains
• Utilize expert knowledge and understanding of Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business, ensuring standards are maintained in grooming salon, holding salon team members accountable for safety and quality standards

Education

2 or more years' experience as a professional groomer or completion of a technical grooming training program

Strong leadership skills with 1-2 years salon management experience

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Verbal and written communication skills

Expert knowledge of dog breeds and grooming standards

Job description

Petco Grooming Salon Leader in Minnesota is responsible for leading salon operations and a grooming team, delivering expert grooming services, and ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a commitment to safety and animal well-being.

You will recruit and train staff, schedule efficiently, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with store management to hit salon targets. Competitive pay includes incentives and benefits.