Pet Store Leadership Trainee - Grow into a Manager

Chuck & Don's; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)/FSA

$25K life insurance policy (employer)

Short and Long-term disability

Pet insurance discounts

PTO 2 weeks, 3 weeks second year

Job summary

Chuck & Don's in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Store Manager in Training to lead and develop a retail team, ensuring top-notch guest service and sales performance. You will manage scheduling, inventory, and store operations while promoting pet health and wellness.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on coaching, and customer-focused execution in a fast-paced pet-care environment. The position offers full-time hours, a robust benefits package, and growth opportunities through our Store Manager

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Passion for extraordinary customer service and the well-being of pets.
• Minimum 2 years of professional retail sales experience.
• Minimum 1 year of professional managerial experience.
• Budget and P&L management experience preferred.
• Willingness to be educated about the products and services offered.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evenings and weekends.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop at least 2 store team members.
• Create and maintain scheduling for store team members.
• Coach and lead store team members to provide an exceptional guest experience and achieve sales goals.
• Exercise discretionary authority, prepare reports, and hold self and team accountable for performance measures and initiatives.
• Create an environment of kindness and empathy towards pets and pet parents.
• Consistently communicate our commitment to holistic pet wellness.
• Provide guests with an exceptional experience.
• Overall management of store operations.
• Share product knowledge and suggestions to fit customer needs and promote pet health.
• Perform front-end duties such as handling the cash register, bagging, replenishing merchandise, and preparing displays.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory, store transfers, and shipments.
• Organize special store events and promotions in store.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Sales targets

Job description

Chuck & Don's in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Store Manager in Training to lead and develop a retail team, ensuring top-notch guest service and sales performance. You will manage scheduling, inventory, and store operations while promoting pet health and wellness.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on coaching, and customer-focused execution in a fast-paced pet-care environment. The position offers full-time hours, a robust benefits package, and growth opportunities through our Store Manager