Pet Care Center Assistant Manager — Hands-On Leader

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in running a high-performing Pet Care Center. You will lead partners, care for pets, and ensure exceptional customer experiences on the sales floor.

You are a trusted leader who steps in during the GM’s absence, helping develop talent, drive results, and maintain operational excellence daily. A full-time role with flexible hours is available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail experience with supervisory or management responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Passion for animals and knowledge of pet care strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and engage store partners to deliver outstanding service and build customer loyalty.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of store partners.
• Provide timely coaching, feedback, and recognition to strengthen performance and engagement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store reflecting Petco’s brand and values.
• Drive sales, service, and operational goals by leading from the floor.
• Assist with inventory control, merchandising execution, and promotional events.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

POS systems

MS Office

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in running a high-performing Pet Care Center. You will lead partners, care for pets, and ensure exceptional customer experiences on the sales floor.

You are a trusted leader who steps in during the GM’s absence, helping develop talent, drive results, and maintain operational excellence daily. A full-time role with flexible hours is available.