Assistant Store Manager

Petstock Group

Assistant Store Manager leading teams and store operations for Petstock, a pet health and wellbeing retail group. Driving customer service, sales, safety, merchandising, stock integrity, and team development across Victoria’s western suburbs.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeTarneit • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring abilities to inspire and develop a high-performing team while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and adherence to Work, Health & Safety practices.

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Store Leadership ExperienceSales Target AchievementTeam Motivation and DevelopmentWork, Health & Safety PracticesInterpersonal Relationship Building

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Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCoachingFlexibilityAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementCustomer ExperienceStock ManagementVisual MerchandisingBusiness Acumen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team
Lead by example, mentor, and inspire the team daily
Support coaching to achieve and develop team knowledge and skills
Deliver exceptional customer experiences
Foster a culture of safety and drive safe Work, Health & Safety practices
Support effective stock management, accuracy, and stock integrity processes
Assist with visual merchandising of stock displays
Keep knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services
Recruit, onboard, and induct new team members
Create a fun and supportive in-store culture
Support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a similar store leadership role or readiness to progress in retail management
Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales targets
Strong leadership ability to motivate and build high-performing teams
Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to ensure timely completion of tasks
Ability to drive safe Work, Health & Safety practices
Established business acumen
Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers and the wider team

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 services
Free access to Sonder wellbeing, safety, and mental health support service
Opportunities to support the Petstock Foundation, sustainability projects, and community partnerships
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
Fun, friendly, inclusive culture
Equal opportunities and support for people of diverse backgrounds