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Petco

Assistant Manager

Petco

. Support the General Manager in running a high-performing Pet Care Center .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRaritan • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and compliance with animal care standards. Proficient in retail operations, including inventory control and point-of-sale systems, with a passion for pet care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Retail Management ExperienceTeam LeadershipPoint-Of-Sale Systems ProficiencyCustomer Service ExcellenceProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills
Retail OperationsInventory ControlPerformance ManagementCashieringMerchandising
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsMotivational SkillsDecision-Making Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsPoint-Of-Sale Systems
Industry Keywords
Pet CareAnimal Care StandardsCustomer ExperienceSafety StandardsRetail Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the General Manager in running a high-performing Pet Care Center
  • Lead partners, care for pets, and deliver exceptional customer experiences
  • Serve as lead in the General Manager’s absence
  • Uphold animal care standards and promote a safe, welcoming environment
  • Lead, motivate, engage, coach, and develop store partners
  • Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and accountability
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store
  • Support daily store operations and drive sales, service, and operational goals
  • Monitor store performance metrics and share results with the General Manager
  • Assist with inventory control, merchandising, and promotional events
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards
  • Resolve escalated customer concerns
  • Perform cashiering and point-of-sale transactions
  • Complete occasional bank deposits, merchandise transport, community events, training, and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2+ years of retail experience, including supervisory or management experience
  • 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
  • Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals
  • Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people
  • Hands-on leadership experience and career growth opportunities
  • Supportive, inclusive culture built on teamwork and authenticity
  • Health and financial benefits
  • 401K
  • Incentives
  • PTO
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities