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Assistant Store Manager

Petstock Group

Christchurch

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GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000

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Job summary

A retail pet care company in Christchurch is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team. This role requires strong leadership, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to foster a positive working environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management and a drive to achieve sales targets. Petstock offers career growth opportunities and a fun, inclusive culture. Join us in making a positive impact for pets, people, and the planet.

Benefits

Additional paid leave
Paid parental leave
Health and wellness services
Corporate discounts

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar store leadership role or readiness to take the next step.
  • Strong leadership ability to motivate teams and foster a positive culture.
  • Established business acumen with a focus on safety practices.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team.
  • Provide exceptional customer service consistently.
  • Manage stock effectively and follow inventory processes.
  • Create a supportive in-store culture for team engagement.
  • Proactively support local marketing and community sponsorships.

Skills

Leadership
Customer service
Team management
Sales target achievement
Interpersonal skills
Job description
Assistant Store Manager (2IC) | New Store Shirley | Christchurch & Surrounds page is loaded## Assistant Store Manager (2IC) | New Store Shirley | Christchurch & Surroundslocations: Shirley: Rolleston: Ferrymead: Christchurchtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 13, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106685**Multiple Opportunities & Locations - Be sure to include your preferred locations in your cover letter!****New Stores - New Opportunities!****We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Retail Store Mangers (2IC) across our Christchurch Locations.**Petstock are looking **for Assistant Retail Store Managers (2IC)** to join our team at the following locations: **Petstock Shirley - New Store Petstock Moorhouse Ave - New Store Petstock Ferrymead Petstock Northwood Petstock Rolleston**Join a passionate team where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!* Award-winning programs that support career growth, with a new leadership development program underway* Team member, family & pet benefits across Petstock Group & Woolworths Group* Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support servicesAs an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.Take on the role of Assistant Store Manager at Petstock and support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team to deliver the world-class customer service we’re known for, playing a key role in the success of the Petstock Group.With a fun, friendly, and inclusive culture, you’ll have every opportunity to grow your career within our retail operations team.**Why Petstock is the Place for You*** Free access to Sonder our wellbeing, safety, and mental health support service* From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!* Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave* Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount* Exclusive access to Workplace Banking* We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet**A Peek Into Your Petstock Day*** Lead by example, mentoring and inspiring your team daily* Support your Store Manager in coaching the team to achieve and develop their knowledge and skills* Lead from the front by consistently providing an exceptional customer experience* Create strong safety mindset, committed to fostering a culture of safety within your team* Support your Store Manager to manage stock effectively, ensuring accuracy and that the team follows stock integrity processes* Assist in managing visual merchandising (VM) of stock displays, ensuring VM standards are consistently maintained* Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services* Recruit, onboard, and induct high-calibre new team members* Create a fun, supportive in-store culture where your team loves coming to work every day* Proactively support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships* Experience in a similar store leadership role or ready to take that next step up in your retail management career* Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales targets* Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and build a high-performing teams whilst fostering a positive culture* Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities, ensuring timely completion of tasks* Ability to drive safe Work, Health & Safety practices* Established business acumen* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work environment* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the wider team**If this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, apply today!****Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands -****In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes -***Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.**We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.**At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies.* *Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.*
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