Operations Manager/Assistant Store Manager

What if you could have a job working with animals and creative, dynamic people every day? If that?s what you?re looking for, then search no further! At PETCO, every day brings new and exciting opportunities for our associates to grow, learn, and have fun. We offer all our associates the chance to forge a unique and stimulating career, and have a great time doing it. In addition, PETCO provides the kind of stability that only a retail company with decades of successful growth can offer. At PETCO, our people are truly our most valuable assets.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager/Assistant Store Manager. As a member of the management team, this position plays a critical role in achieving the store's budgeted sales goals and payroll hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:
? Management of associates, which includes: reviewing job applications and interviewing job applicants; hiring, training and development of associates; planning work assignments; prioritizing tasks to be completed in the store and assigning those tasks to associates; determining the techniques to be used to accomplish the task; and ensuring the satisfactory completion of the assigned work
? Ensure the proper health care, appearance and maintenance of companion animals
? Ensure quick and courteous service to all PETCO customers by helping associates determine the customer's needs and by sharing product knowledge with associates to enable them to suggest the appropriate merchandise to meet the customer's needs
? Assist in the coordination and completion of all periodic physical inventory counts
? Merchandising duties to include directing and supporting the ordering, loading, unloading, pricing, SKUing and stocking of merchandise according to operational procedures
? Supervise, manage and develop store personnel
? Ensure that all cash-wrap areas and Grooming Department are customer service-oriented, properly staffed and well stocked through the management of Cashiers, Sales Associates and Grooming Department personnel
? Ensure compliance with loss prevention procedures and supply ordering

Education and Experience:
? High school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is preferred
? ""Big Box"" retail experience with over one million dollars in annual sales preferred
? Ability to demonstrate advanced mathematics proficiency
? Exceptional communication skills
? Must be available weekends, week nights, and flexible daily
? Previous retail management experience is generally preferred for this position
? Strong organizational skills
? Ability to instruct others regarding basic sales techniques
? Professional appearance and demeanor
? Must have a genuine interest in animals

In addition to a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K, PETCO associates also receive paid time off, an associate discount, and the benefits of an award-winning training program.

Our belief is that ?Animals Come First. Our People Make It Happen!? Here?s your chance to ?Make It Happen? for yourself today with a career at PETCO!

Come. Work. Stay.