Store Lead

Store Lead

Job Category:

Stores

Requisition Number:

STORE003739

Posting Details

Posted:

May 1, 2026 Full-Time

Rate:

$23.43 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location Maple Valley 24107 SE Kent-Kangley Rd Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA Job Details Description Mud Bay's Store Leads are the backbone of Mud Bay. They are empowering, responsible, and committed to growing and helping others develop within Mud Bay.

Competitive base pay:

The target starting pay for this position will be at the entry point of the range, at $23.43. The pay range of $23.45 to $26.94 per hour per hour allows our employees room for growth through annual increases and promotion potential. When you'd work: This is a full-time position, with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of a median of 32 hours per week. Six days of availability are needed; this position typically works 5 days a week for a variety of shifts.

Job Description:

Provides a happy, educational, and fun experience for all who visit our stores Thrives in a retail environment and will engage dog and cat owners in conversation, connect with them on a personal level, and help them find solutions to fulfill the needs of their animals, while ensuring that staff members are doing the same Contributes to sales growth by providing complete, holistic solutions that promote long-term health for dogs and cats Performs transactions at the point of sale, cash handling and other financial procedures accurately and efficiently Makes decisions based on good judgment and Mud Bay's mission and values Enjoys learning and wants to learn continuously about animal health and nutrition and leadership. Willing to help others learn in a team environment Contributes to a team that celebrates differences and works together in a fun environment by providing fair leadership in all aspects of store operations Leads, trains, and works with team to maintain the cleanliness, organization and attractiveness of store's sales and support areas Leads, trains, and works with team to maintain inventory by continuously and accurately receiving, rotating, restocking, and facing the store Leads, trains, and works with team to ensure accurate stocking levels and quantities on hand to provide a fully stocked and functional store Communicates with the manager and leadership team frequently to provide useful information ensuring the growth of staff's abilities, performance and needs Considers and anticipates the needs of the store and the team while reflecting the values and character of Mud Bay Opens and closes the store - leading the team during the day Delegates, empowers, and ensures the experience is happening for customers and employees Is comfortable with retail scheduling, including a variety of shifts Is able to work at a minimum of four locations, between a home store and assisting at neighboring locations

Required Skills:

1+ years of proven leadership experience or equivalent Has a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent Delegation, coaching and mentoring others through tasks Ability to give and receive feedback Ability to identify top business and people needs and prioritize Must be 18 years or older Ability to lift to 45 pounds Experience leading a team required Competent with basic math, comfortable using computers, calculators and 10-keys Has a passion to continuously learn about dogs, cats and small animals Instinctively gracious: genuinely enjoys making others feel welcome Highly accountable: follows through on commitments Has integrity: says and does what she or he believes to be right Has good judgment: makes rational, ethical decisions aimed toward long-term goals and outcomes A self-starter, but happy to take direction and learn from others A team player: contributes to the happiness and effectiveness of co-workers Has the flexibility to adapt to a work schedule that reflects the needs of customers, coworkers and Mud Bay Interested in building a career with

Mud Bay Benefits:

Health benefits, including medical, dental and vision Telehealth Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Employee discount Access to earned waged (UKG Wallet) Paid Time Off (88 hours of PTO accrual based on 2080 hours worked) Four paid holidays Vetster Telehealth for Pets Qualifications High School or Equivalent or better. Experience Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.