An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$45,000 - $50,000 + Yearly Bonus + Benefits Rex & Simba is looking for an ambitious, educated, and motivated Store Manager to lead our Noblesville location. We are looking for more than someone who can manage daily retail tasks. We want a person who is interested in understanding the business, taking ownership of results, developing leadership skills, and contributing ideas that help the company succeed. This is an opportunity to join Rex & Simba at an early stage and grow professionally as the business develops. Strong performers may be considered for additional responsibilities and future leadership opportunities based on demonstrated ability, performance, business needs, and available positions. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day store operations Lead, train, schedule, motivate, and hold team members accountable Deliver an exceptional customer experience Drive retail sales and membership performance Maintain high merchandising, cleanliness, and brand standards Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, product availability, and shrink Monitor sales, margins, labor, inventory, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) Review POS reports and business performance data Develop strong knowledge of pet nutrition, food, treats, supplements, toys, and accessories Identify opportunities to increase sales, improve productivity, control costs, and improve customer experience Help implement company policies, procedures, and operating standards Communicate store performance, opportunities, and challenges to company leadership Work hands-on alongside the team when needed
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Animal Science, Retail Management, or a related field 1+ years of pet retail experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities Comfortable working with numbers, reports, technology, and performance metrics Self-motivated, dependable, accountable, and results-oriented Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
Preferred:
Previous supervisory, key-holder, assistant manager, or management experience Knowledge of pet nutrition and premium pet products Inventory management and merchandising experience POS system experience Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets proficiency Understanding of sales, margins, labor costs, budgeting, or basic P&L concepts Who We're Looking For The right candidate will have a growth mindset and strong personal drive .
We value someone who:
Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do Wants to learn how the entire business operates Is motivated by measurable results Can lead by example Accepts responsibility and constructive feedback Thinks about solutions, not just problems Is interested in developing stronger business and leadership skills Wants to build a meaningful long-term career in the pet industry Compensation & Benefits Starting salary: $40,000/year Performance-based bonus opportunities & Yearly Bonus Health insurance benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms Paid time off, subject to company policy Employee discounts Training and professional development Performance and compensation reviews Opportunity to be considered for increased responsibilities as the company grows Bonuses are not guaranteed compensation and are subject to applicable bonus plans, eligibility requirements, individual and/or company performance, and company approval. Growth Opportunities Rex & Simba values developing talented people from within. As the company grows, employees who consistently demonstrate strong performance, leadership, business understanding, accountability, and the ability to take on greater responsibility may be considered for future opportunities. Advancement is not automatic and is not based solely on length of employment. Any promotion, compensation adjustment, corporate opportunity, or expanded role depends on performance, qualifications, business conditions, organizational needs, and available positions. Important Employment Information This posting describes the general nature of the position and does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of employment for any specific period. Employment is intended to be at-will to the extent permitted by applicable law. Job responsibilities may change based on business and operational needs. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as a guarantee or promise of a bonus, raise, promotion, future position, corporate role, or continued employment. To Apply Please submit your resume and briefly answer the following: 1. Where do you want your career to be in the next 3-5 years? 2. What is one professional accomplishment that best demonstrates your initiative or leadership? 3. Why are you interested in building your career in the pet industry? We are looking for someone who doesn't just want a title — we want someone who wants the opportunity to learn, perform, contribute, and grow along with Rex & Simba.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Pet industry: 1 year (Required)
Location:
Noblesville, IN 46062 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Noblesville, IN 46062: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
