Pet Care Center Lead

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. (old); Madera (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in California is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to lead store partners, oversee daily operations, and drive sales while maintaining Petco’s pet-first standards.

You’ll coach teammates, support hiring and onboarding, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and step in for the General Manager when needed. This role requires a passion for animals and a commitment to safe, friendly, and efficient store operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 that reflects Petco’s brand and values.
• Assist with inventory control, merchandising execution, and promotional events.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team coaching

Communication

POS systems

Pet care knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in California is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to lead store partners, oversee daily operations, and drive sales while maintaining Petco’s pet-first standards.

You’ll coach teammates, support hiring and onboarding, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and step in for the General Manager when needed. This role requires a passion for animals and a commitment to safe, friendly, and efficient store operations.