Pet Care Center General Manager - Lead, Grow & Inspire

Petco; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing Pet Care Center, putting pets first and delivering strong business results. You will own the store’s people, performance, and processes while modeling the brand’s values and standards.

You’ll recruit, train, and coach a diverse team, manage merchandising, inventory, and expenses, and partner with the community through adoption events and local partnerships to strengthen Petco’s impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience (retail leadership preferred).
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Solid business, financial, and operational acumen.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• A genuine passion for pets.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management, coaching, and accountability for all partners.
• Meet or exceed sales, profitability, and operational goals.
• Leverage Petco tools, programs, and insights to grow the business.
• Review and act on reporting, audits, and store visits.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Financial acumen

Communication

Pet care knowledge

Job description

Petco in the United States is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing Pet Care Center, putting pets first and delivering strong business results. You will own the store’s people, performance, and processes while modeling the brand’s values and standards.

You’ll recruit, train, and coach a diverse team, manage merchandising, inventory, and expenses, and partner with the community through adoption events and local partnerships to strengthen Petco’s impact.