Store Manager, Lambton (Forest)

Location: Forest, Ontario

Starting from $19.95

The Pet Valu family of stores includes Pet Valu, Paulmac's Pet Food, Bosley's, Tisol and Total Pet and together we are one of the largest retail operations in North America dedicated to providing families with food and supplies for dogs, cats, companion birds, wild birds, fish, reptiles and small animals.

All of our stores are dedicated to helping local pets in need, and we partner with local shelters, rescues and charities for adoption events, in-store adoption (select stores only) and pet food bank programs, as well as through our national donation drives and fundraising campaigns.

At Pet Valu, we're Pet Experts, and we're pet lovers, too.

Job Overview As a Store Manager you will coach and develop your store team to deliver world class service to all customers and help Pet Parents find the right nutrition and other solutions for their pets. You will be part of a team of passionate Pet Experts, and enjoy the perks of helping Pet Parents every day. If you are enthusiastic about learning and growing with one of the top pet retailers in North America, this position is for you!

What You Get

Management training

Product knowledge

Employee discounts

Competitive wages

Paid benefits

Pet oriented career‑building environment

What You Do

Customers/Community– ensure that all customer service standards are met by staff; maintain courteous relationships within the community (e.g. Humane Society)

Manage a team of employees including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, day‑to‑day assignment of tasks, supervision and coaching

Operational Standards/Procedures– ensure that all staff adhere to the standards and procedures set at the corporate operations level

Administrative activities– coordinate order placements, maintain appropriate inventory, ensure that store audits and safety audits are completed, coordinate minor store repairs, complete miscellaneous corporate paperwork

Business Results– coordinate efforts of store staff to achieve targeted results

Other duties and tasks as required

What You Bring

Minimum of 2 years customer service and retail store management experience

Enthusiasm for learning&growth in pet care industry

Outgoing and friendly personality with strong customer service skills

Ability to work as scheduled to meet attendance requirements, which include weekends and evenings

Reliable means of transportation to and from the store

Observe and coach employees to provide feedback around sales techniques and providing excellent customer service

Capacity for understanding inter-team conflicts and escalating when necessary

Working knowledge of POS system

Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively

Industry experience an asset

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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