Assistant Manager

Are you passionate about pets? Our family-run empire is growing, which means we're seeking an enthusiastic retail team member who's as happy to serve the local community as we are.

What we need from you

In our brand new refurbished store, your role at petplace will focus on leading the team, working under the Store Manager.You'll be performingdaily management tasksbut will be spending most of the time on the shop floor. With your input, we'll provide a seamless and friendly service to our customers.

We feel as though we're experts in our field, but we'll never patronise those who come to us for advice. So, we're seeking someone who's friendly, passionate about animals, and committed to helping owners find the best products for their pets.

In other words, if you're not as animal crazy as we are, you're not right for us.

If you feel like you could brim with passion about the latest horse feed or the safest way to deworm a dog, come on in!

As an Assistant Manageryou'll make our customers' experience pleasant from start to finish. From a warm welcome that sets an inviting tone, to friendly advice that guides them towards the right purchase, you'll play an essential role in delivering our services and maintaining standards.

The position we're offering is a full time role, so you'll work for 40 hours per week. Your working hours will be on a rota basis, working up to 7pm, including your share of weekends.

About petplace and our team

At petplace, we love everything about animals, and we want to make them smile. Our product range includes everything for animals and the odd item for their owners too.

We believe that no request is too much. To meet our customers' needs, we share knowledge with each other and with them. If you're looking for an environment where your knowledge of animals will thrive, you've come to the right place.

Our approach to serving our customers is straight-talking. We don't use jargon that aims to baffle them. If you love uncomplicated communication that results in a friendly relationship with our customers, you'll fit right in.

Honesty is essential to us, it ensures each customer makes the right purchase. When people leave our store, they walk out with the best products available for their pets. We've been in the pet supply industry since 1970.