Retail Store Manager – Pet Supply Store Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Retail Store Manager – Pet Supply Store The Hound’s Meow 16311 North Florida Avenue, Lutz, FL 33549

ATTENTION:

Please send a message on indeed giving us more information on why you think you are a good fit for this role. We have numerous applicants and this helps us know who is the most interested.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE STORE

🙂 Immediate opening with one-on-one training with owner. Previous pet retail or nutrition knowledge a BIG PLUS, please indicate that in your cover letter/message.

ABOUT OUR STORE

We are a 4000sq ft family owed pet supply store with a focus on having the best customer service in the industry! We carry natural healthy pet products which makes it easy to sell and talk about with the added joy of knowing you are helping pets live their best life. Although we are a small business, we pride ourselves in running it with excellence in management and organization.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for a store manager who can start immediately. The owner will offer hands on training for this great opportunity!

ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Below is a general list of some of the full-time manager’s responsibilities. These are responsibilities that you will train to take over within a few months with day to day contact with owner for assistance. This list in not inclusive of all responsibilities.

• Inventory management including ordering. receiving, returns, short dated, etc.
• Management of staff tasks and perform reviews
• Sales meetings with staff and implementing and motivating staff to use sales techniques
• Purchasing and reviewing distributor promotions
• Assist owner with hiring and training of new staff
• Merchandise management of displays and store layout
• Assist owner with in-store sales ideas and management
• Customer interaction and one on one sales with the consumer when needed
• Assist at counter with register when other staff is busy
• Provide excellent customer service with a smile to be heard in everything you say

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of management or assistant management experience in retail.
• High school diploma required; college education preferred
• Demonstrates leadership and integrity with experience managing a staff of 5+ team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong merchandising and visual skills
• Excellent organization skills; able to plan and execute tasks efficiently
• Proactive and creative problem-solving ability
• Flexible and adaptable with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed
• Proficient in receiving inventory into a POS a plus
• Experience with Social Media a plus

ABOUT THE BEST PART

The best part of working in our store is the excitement and joy! Here are some examples! The pets that come to visit!!! Wagging their tail thanking you for your help and knowing that you are helping them live a longer healthier life! The feeling when you have a customer come back to personally thank you for helping their pet finally eat a food that agrees with them! The feeling you get when you help a new pet owner find all the fun new toys and treats that they are going to spoil their pet with. The feeling you get from our happy customers as they walk in and talk to you like you are a friend not just a worker bee. The excitement in seeing the newest products and often getting free samples! The sense of community you feel as you learn the customers and even their pets name and the goofy things their pet does. Because they will tell you LOL The feeling of camaraderie among staff and the enjoyment we all share in loving animals. The feeling when the owner brings you your favorite cupcake and bottle of wine just to say thank you! We love spoiling and appreciating our staff! to experience a company and customers that leave you fulfilled! We look forward to seeing your application to join our team/family!

HOURS:

Normal shifts are daytime Monday – Friday or possibly Tuesday – Saturday as business needs change. We do expect you to pick up weekend and night shifts if there is staff shortage.

JOB TYPE

Full time (some part time hours while training)

PAY:

Competitive.

BENEFITS

Full time

Manager:

• Generous Employee discount
• Bonus structure based on sales
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Eye Insurance
• Paid time off This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform.

It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to. The Hound’s Meow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Applicants must be over the age of 18. The employer will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Application Question(s): Do you have any pet retail or pet nutrition experience?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Retail management: 2 years (Required) Store management: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lutz, FL (Required)

Work Location:

In person