Grooming Salon Leader — Lead, Grow, Elevate Pet Care

Petco; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401k and paid time off

Petco Discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Grooming Salon Leader to manage the grooming salon operations and a team of groomers. The role combines leadership with hands-on grooming to deliver exceptional care for pets and an outstanding customer experience.

Ideal candidates have grooming expertise, 2+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a path for growth, benefits, and competitive pay, with schedules including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a professional groomer or completion of a grooming training program.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with 1–2 years of salon management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with pet parents and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day grooming salon operations and staffing.
• Recruit, train, and supervise grooming staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Create and manage grooming schedules to optimize capacity and meet demand.
• Monitor revenue, customer satisfaction, and staff productivity; implement improvement plans.
• Perform professional grooming services when needed and maintain high grooming standards.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the salon; sanitize tools and equipment regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Grooming expertise

Customer service

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Grooming training program

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Petco is seeking a Grooming Salon Leader to manage the grooming salon operations and a team of groomers. The role combines leadership with hands-on grooming to deliver exceptional care for pets and an outstanding customer experience.

Ideal candidates have grooming expertise, 2+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a path for growth, benefits, and competitive pay, with schedules including weekends and holidays.